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إنجليزي

brief

gb/bɹˈif/ us/bɹˈif/
A2 إنجليزي
~ 1900
المعاني
0 معنى
adjective A2 property
1

Short in time or length

Happening for only a short time.

نمط الاستخدام: a brief [period/event/visit]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes confuse 'brief' with 'short' in contexts where 'short' refers to height or length, not time.
مرادفات
short (A general term for limited duration; 'brief' often implies a concise or efficient shortness.)
أضداد
long (Indicates a much greater duration, the opposite of short in time.)
تراكيب شائعة
brief moment |brief visit |brief meeting |brief explanation |brief conversation
مواضيع
time |communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • We had a brief conversation before the meeting started.
  • Her visit was brief but enjoyable.
  • There was a brief pause before he answered.
  • The speech was surprisingly brief.
  • I only stayed for a brief time.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • I had a brief talk with my teacher.
  • The class was brief today.
  • We took a brief break.
  • The movie was brief but fun.
adjective B1 property
2

Concise in speech or writing

Using only a few words to give information.

نمط الاستخدام: a brief [statement/remark/note]
غلطة شائعة:
Some learners confuse 'brief' with 'short' when talking about physical size rather than amount of words.
مرادفات
concise ('Concise' is more formal and often used in professional or academic contexts.)
أضداد
wordy (Using too many words, the opposite of concise.)
تراكيب شائعة
brief statement |brief summary |brief description |brief note
مواضيع
communication |writing |education |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • He gave a brief summary of the project.
  • Please keep your remarks brief.
  • Her email was polite but brief.
  • The instructions were brief and clear.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • He wrote a brief note to me.
  • She gave a brief answer.
  • The teacher gave us a brief summary.
  • Please be brief when you speak.
اسم B2 entity
3

Short summary or instructions

A short set of facts or instructions about something.

نمط الاستخدام: a brief on [topic]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners sometimes think 'brief' here means 'underwear' due to plural 'briefs'. Context is important.
مرادفات
summary ('Summary' is more general; 'brief' can have legal or professional connotations.)
أضداد
full report (A complete and detailed account, opposite of a short summary.)
تراكيب شائعة
legal brief |design brief |project brief
مواضيع
business |law |communication |work
أمثلة
  • The lawyer prepared a brief for the case.
  • We received a design brief from the client.
  • He read the briefing notes before the meeting.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • I read the project brief.
  • The lawyer wrote a legal brief.
  • Our boss gave us a short brief.
فعل B2 action
4

Give key facts quickly

To tell someone the main points or instructions quickly.

نمط الاستخدام: to brief [someone] on [something]
مرادفات
inform ('Inform' is more general; 'brief' implies giving only the essential points.)
أضداد
withhold information (To not give any information, opposite of briefing.)
تراكيب شائعة
brief staff on procedures |brief reporters on events
مواضيع
business |military |daily life |communication |work
أمثلة
  • The officer briefed the team on the mission.
  • She was briefed about her new duties.
  • They will brief the press later today.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
  • The teacher briefed us on the trip rules.
  • The guide briefed the group before we left.
  • He will brief me on the plan.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
brief
IPA
GB/bɹˈif/
US/bɹˈif/
المقاطع والنبر
brief (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (brief)
تصريفات الكلمة
Adjective
  • Base: brief
  • Comparative: briefer
  • Superlative: briefest
Noun
  • Base: brief
  • Plural: briefs
Verb
  • Base: brief
  • 3rd Person Singular: briefs
  • Present Participle: briefing
  • Past: briefed
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
briefs noun briefing verb B2 briefed verb briefer adjective briefest adjective
Core family
briefly adverb A2
Advanced or less common
brevity noun C1
تعبيرات

brief someone on something

1
/bɹˈif sˈʌmwˌʌn ˈɔn sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

Give someone quick facts about something

To tell someone the main points about something quickly.

أمثلة
  • The manager briefed us on the new policy.
  • He will brief the team on tomorrow's schedule.

in brief

1
/ˈɪn bɹˈif/
fixed phrase

Stated in few words

Used to say something in only a few words.

أمثلة
  • In brief, the meeting was a success.
  • The answer, in brief, is yes.

keep it brief

1
/kˈip ˈɪt bɹˈif/
fixed phrase

Make something short and concise

To make something take little time or use few words.

أمثلة
  • Please keep it brief so we can move on.
  • I’ll keep it brief since you’re busy.
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