briefly
word
/ˈbɹifɫi/
BREEF-lee
/bɹˈiːfli/
BREEF-lee
Definition
In a short amount of time or using only a few words; not going into detail.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used with verbs like 'explain', 'talk', or 'describe'. More formal or neutral; don't use in place of 'soon'. Common in academic, business, and everyday contexts. 'Briefly' refers to time or amount of detail, not speed.
Spanish: brevemente - en pocas palabrasPortuguese (BR): brevemente - rapidamentePortuguese (PT): brevemente - rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 简要地 - 简短地Chinese (Traditional): 簡要地 - 簡短地Hindi: संक्षेप मेंArabic: بإيجاز - لفترة وجيزةBengali: সংক্ষেপে - স্বল্পসময়েRussian: кратко - недолгоJapanese: 手短に - 簡単にVietnamese: ngắn gọn - nhanh chóng (thời gian ngắn)Korean: 간단히 - 잠깐Turkish: kısaca - kısa süreliUrdu: مختصر طور پر - تھوڑی دیر کے لیےIndonesian: secara singkat - sebentar
Example Sentences
Please explain the rules briefly.
basic
He spoke briefly about his trip.
basic
Can you briefly summarize what happened?
natural
She looked at him briefly before leaving the room.
natural
Let's talk briefly before the guests arrive.
natural
The meeting lasted briefly.
basic