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brief
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- pronunciation:
- brif
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
briefer, briefest |
| definition 1: |
short in length of time.
We had a brief conversation because he was in a hurry.- synonyms:
- short
- antonyms:
- eternal, long
- similar words:
- fleeting, little, momentary, passing, temporary
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| definition 2: |
using the smallest number of words needed.
Please be brief and get to the point.- synonyms:
- compact, concise
- similar words:
- condensed, crisp, shortened, sketchy, to the point
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| definition 3: |
short or small in length.
She wore a brief skirt to the dance.- synonyms:
- revealing
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| related words: |
quick, short |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
(plural) short, tight underpants with no legs.
- synonyms:
- underpants
- similar words:
- trunks, underclothes, underwear
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
briefs, briefing, briefed |
| definition: |
to share or tell by means of a short explanation.
I will brief you on what happened in the meeting this morning.- similar words:
- acquaint, advise, enlighten, fill in, inform, instruct
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| derivations: |
briefly (adv.), briefness (n.) |
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