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Translation

short, brief

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Word origin

From Latin brevis ('short, brief').

Origin
Latin
Root
brevis
English cognates
brief, abbreviate

Grammar

Masc pluralbrevi

Examples

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It was a very brief visit.

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The film runs a little longer.

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He answered with a few short words.

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This word is taught in chapter 10, lesson 1: Words 901-910.