Briefly

Meaning

in a short and clear way; for a short time

For a short time; in a few words.

Example Sentences

Please explain the problem briefly.

She spoke briefly about her travel experience.

Synonyms

shortly, concisely, quickly, curtly

Entry 1

shortly, concisely, quickly

Entry 2

shortly, quickly, concisely, curtly

Antonyms

lengthily, extensively, elaborately

Entry 1

lengthily, extensively, elaborately

Entry 2

lengthily, elaborately

Collocations

briefly explain, briefly discuss, briefly mention, explain briefly, talk briefly, meet briefly, mention briefly

Entry 1

briefly explain, briefly discuss, briefly mention

Entry 2

explain briefly, talk briefly, meet briefly, mention briefly