Cool MateMeaning of Briefly
for a short time
In simple words: For a short time or in a few words.
Briefly in a sentence
- He had spoken to Emma **only briefly**.
- She met John briefly on Friday night.
- Briefly, the argument is as follows…
- Let me tell you briefly what happened.
How to use Briefly
Use 'briefly' when you want to indicate that something is short or to the point. It's suitable for formal and informal contexts. Avoid it when you need to describe something in detail.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'briefly' as 'brief and easy'—just a quick message!
Related words
Collocations with Briefly
- explain briefly
- discuss briefly
- mention briefly
Opposites of Briefly
- lengthily
- extensively
Common mistakes with Briefly
- Using 'brief' instead of 'briefly' (confusing the adjective and adverb).
- Saying 'briefly discuss' when 'discuss briefly' is more natural.
- Misplacing it in a sentence so that it doesn't clearly modify the verb.
Briefly appears in
Briefly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
باختصار
لوقت قصير أو بكلمات قليلة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
সংক্ষেপে
অল্প সময়ের জন্য বা কয়েকটি কথায়।
- GermanDeutsch
Kurz
Kurz gesagt oder in wenigen Worten.
- SpanishEspañol
Brevemente
Por poco tiempo o en pocas palabras.
- Persianفارسی
به طور خلاصه
برای مدت کوتاه یا در چند کلمه.
- FrenchFrançais
Brièvement
Pour peu de temps ou en quelques mots.
- Hindiहिन्दी
संक्षेप में
थोड़े समय के लिए या कुछ शब्दों में।
- ItalianItaliano
Brevemente
Per poco tempo o in poche parole.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Brevemente
Por pouco tempo ou em poucas palavras.
- RussianРусский
Кратко
Недолго или в нескольких словах.
- Urduاردو
مختصراً
تھوڑے وقت کے لیے یا چند الفاظ میں۔
- Chinese中文
简短地, 暂时地
For a short time or in a few words.
More words like Briefly
- Shortly
- Quickly
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- 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
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Briefly
What does Briefly mean?
For a short time or in a few words.
What is the definition of Briefly?
for a short time
How do you use Briefly in a sentence?
He had spoken to Emma **only briefly**.
Can you give another example of Briefly?
She met John briefly on Friday night.
What are synonyms for Briefly?
Common alternatives include shortly, quickly, concisely, summarily, in brief.
What is the opposite of Briefly?
Opposite meanings include lengthily, extensively.
What words go with Briefly?
It commonly pairs with explain briefly, discuss briefly, mention briefly.
What are common mistakes when using Briefly?
Using 'brief' instead of 'briefly' (confusing the adjective and adverb). Saying 'briefly discuss' when 'discuss briefly' is more natural. Misplacing it in a sentence so that it doesn't clearly modify the verb.
How do you pronounce Briefly?
US: /["/ˈbriːfli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈbriːfli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Briefly?
Use 'briefly' when you want to indicate that something is short or to the point. It's suitable for formal and informal contexts. Avoid it when you need to describe something in detail.
What CEFR level is Briefly?
"Briefly" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.