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brief

adjective noun verb

concise and succinct

Quick reference

Word Facts

Word length
5
Starts with
B
Ends with
F
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
10
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

bɹiːf

Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. concise and succinct

    “covered the matter in a brief statement”

adjective

  1. (of clothing) very short

    “an abbreviated swimsuit”

adjective

  1. of short duration or distance

    “a brief stay in the country”

noun

  1. a condensed written summary or abstract

noun

  1. a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case

verb

  1. give essential information to someone

    “The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade”

In context

Example Sentences

covered the matter in a brief statement
an abbreviated swimsuit
a brief bikini
a brief stay in the country
The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade

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