brief

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/bɹiːf/ English

Definitions

noun

A writ summoning one to answer to any action.
An answer to any action.
A memorandum of points of fact or of law for use in conducting a case.
(by extension) A position of interest or advocacy.

verb

To summarize a recent development to some person with decision-making power.“The U.S. president was briefed on the military coup and its implications on African stability.”
To write a legal argument and submit it to a court.

adjective

Of short duration; happening quickly.“Her reign was brief but spectacular.”
Concise; taking few words.“His speech of acceptance was brief but moving.”
Occupying a small distance, area or spatial extent; short.“Her skirt was extremely brief but doubtless cool.”
Rife; common; prevalent.

adverb

Briefly.
Soon; quickly.

Related words

Synonyms

abbreviated concise short little legal brief moment immediate fleeting short-lived transient ephemeral temporary short-term imminent acute near

Associated

stint interlude concurrency stints spell cameo hiatus overview spells summary illness encounter

Rhymes

grief motif belief relief lief disbelief beef reef sheaf leitmotif

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