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Definition brief in British English

brief adjective

adjective
/briːf/

▪ encounter, glimpse, interlude, moment, nod, pause, period, stay, visit, word

1

lasting only for a short time

Example

Scotland experienced a brief period of population growth during the early nineties.

Example

a brief visit

Example

I have a phone call to make. I'll keep it brief.

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2

using only a few words

Example

A brief summary of this article is given here.

Example

I don't want to keep you long, so let me be brief.

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2.1

not saying much, and so seeming to be rude

Example

She can be a bit brief but don't let that put you off.

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3

not covering much of your body

Example

She was wearing the briefest of miniskirts.

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Definition brief in British English