brief - English word #924

Translation

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

Word origin

From Old French brief, meaning short, from Latin brevis.

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"Brief" means the meeting lasted only a short time.

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Here "brief" means the answer used only a few words.

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Here "brief" means the pause was very short.

short

Small in height or length, or lasting only a little time.

quick

Moving or happening fast, in a short time.

small

Little in size or amount, not big.

clear

Easy to see, hear, or understand; with nothing in the way.

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