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briefly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈbriːfli/

briefly means: For a short time, or using only a few words.

adverb

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For a short time, or using only a few words.

  • We spoke briefly yesterday.
  • Please explain the problem briefly.
  • Briefly, we need more time to finish the work.

Similar words: in short, concisely

Opposites: at length

Common phrases: briefly explain, briefly mention

Questions about briefly

What does briefly mean?

For a short time, or using only a few words.

What is briefly in other languages?

Türkçe: kısaca · Español: brevemente · Français: brièvement · Deutsch: kurz · Italiano: brevemente · 日本語: 短時間

How do you pronounce briefly?

It is pronounced /ˈbriːfli/.

How do you use briefly in a sentence?

We spoke briefly yesterday. Please explain the problem briefly.

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