Cool MateMeaning of Brief
In simple words: Short in time, length, or amount.
Brief in a sentence
- The presentation was brief, lasting only fifteen minutes.
- She gave a brief summary of the main points.
- He likes to keep his emails brief to save time.
- The brief pause in the conversation allowed her to think.
- Please provide a brief explanation of your project.
How to use Brief
Use 'brief' when something is short or concise. It is appropriate for both written and spoken contexts but should be avoided in overly formal situations where detailed explanations are preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'brief' as 'breathe fast'—you quickly grasp it!
Related words
Collocations with Brief
Opposites of Brief
- long
- extended
- prolonged
Common mistakes with Brief
- Confused with 'breif', a common misspelling.
- Using it in contexts that require more detail.
- Saying 'more brief' instead of 'briefer'.
Brief appears in
Brief in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قصير
قصير في الوقت أو الطول أو الكمية.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সংক্ষিপ্ত
সময়, দৈর্ঘ্য বা পরিমাণে অল্প।
- GermanDeutsch
Kurz
Kurz in Zeit, Länge oder Menge.
- SpanishEspañol
Breve
Corto en tiempo, longitud o cantidad.
- Persianفارسی
خلاصه، کوتاه
از نظر زمانی، طولانی یا مقدار کم. (مثلاً یک خلاصه کوتاه)
- FrenchFrançais
Bref, Court
Court en temps, en longueur ou en quantité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
संक्षिप्त
समय, लंबाई या मात्रा में छोटा।
- ItalianItaliano
Breve
Corto nel tempo, nella lunghezza o nella quantità.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Breve
Curto em tempo, duração ou quantidade.
- RussianРусский
Краткий
Короткий по времени, длине или объему.
- Urduاردو
مختصر
وقت، لمبائی یا مقدار میں کم۔
- Chinese中文
简短
时间、长度或数量上都很短。
More words like Brief
- Short
- Summary
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbruptB1
Happening suddenly and unexpectedly.
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Brief
What does Brief mean?
Short in time, length, or amount.
What is the definition of Brief?
lasting only a short time; short
How do you use Brief in a sentence?
The presentation was brief, lasting only fifteen minutes.
Can you give another example of Brief?
She gave a brief summary of the main points.
What are synonyms for Brief?
Common alternatives include concise, short, summary, succinct, terse.
What is the opposite of Brief?
Opposite meanings include long, extended, prolonged.
What words go with Brief?
It commonly pairs with be, keep something, make something, extremely, fairly, very, be, keep something, make something, extremely, fairly, very.
What are common mistakes when using Brief?
Confused with 'breif', a common misspelling. Using it in contexts that require more detail. Saying 'more brief' instead of 'briefer'.
How do you pronounce Brief?
US: /["/briːf/"]/, UK: /["/briːf/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Brief?
Use 'brief' when something is short or concise. It is appropriate for both written and spoken contexts but should be avoided in overly formal situations where detailed explanations are preferred.
What CEFR level is Brief?
"Brief" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.