brief — lasting only a short time; short in duration
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: lasting only a short time; short in duration
Pronunciation (IPA): /briːf/
Korean meaning: 짧은, 간단한
Korean pronunciation: **브**리프
Example Sentences
- My attention span is so brief, I forgot what I was reading in the middle of this sentence.
- The teacher's brief explanation left everyone more confused than before.
- His brief appearance at the party was like a celebrity cameo in a movie.
brief
ADJECTIVE//briːf//
lasting only a short time; short in duration
💡 Concept
Her brief speech at the farewell party left everyone smiling in under a minute.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/briːf/
🇬🇧 UK/briːf/
🌳Etymology
Rootbrief
Origin
From Latin 'brevis' meaning 'short' or 'small', which entered English through Old French 'brief' in the 12th century.
🎵Rhyme
chiefleafbeefgriefrelief
chief
leaf
beef
grief
relief
🔗Collocations
brief moment
brief description
brief meeting
in brief
brief someone
brief case
brief pause
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My attention span is so brief, I forgot what I was reading in the middle of this sentence.”
“The teacher's brief explanation left everyone more confused than before.”
😄 Fun example
“His brief appearance at the party was like a celebrity cameo in a movie.”
“Please give me a brief summary of the 500-page report.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
shortconcisequicktemporaryfleeting
Antonyms
longlengthyextended
Related
briefingbrieflybrevitybriefcase
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