brief
gb/bɹˈif/ us/bɹˈif/
A2
Angličtina
~ 1900
Významy
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adjective
A2
property
1
Short in time or length
Happening for only a short time.
Vzorec užití:
a brief [period/event/visit]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'brief' with 'short' in contexts where 'short' refers to height or length, not time.
Synonyma
short (A general term for limited duration; 'brief' often implies a concise or efficient shortness.)
Antonyma
long (Indicates a much greater duration, the opposite of short in time.)
Kolokace
brief moment
|brief visit
|brief meeting
|brief explanation
|brief conversation
Témata
time
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Vzorec užití:
a brief [statement/remark/note]
Častá chyba:
Some learners confuse 'brief' with 'short' when talking about physical size rather than amount of words.
Synonyma
concise ('Concise' is more formal and often used in professional or academic contexts.)
Antonyma
wordy (Using too many words, the opposite of concise.)
Kolokace
brief statement
|brief summary
|brief description
|brief note
Témata
communication
|writing
|education
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- 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.
Učební příklady
- 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.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
3
Short summary or instructions
A short set of facts or instructions about something.
Vzorec užití:
a brief on [topic]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think 'brief' here means 'underwear' due to plural 'briefs'. Context is important.
Synonyma
summary ('Summary' is more general; 'brief' can have legal or professional connotations.)
Antonyma
full report (A complete and detailed account, opposite of a short summary.)
Kolokace
legal brief
|design brief
|project brief
Témata
business
|law
|communication
|work
Příklady
- The lawyer prepared a brief for the case.
- We received a design brief from the client.
- He read the briefing notes before the meeting.
Učební příklady
- I read the project brief.
- The lawyer wrote a legal brief.
- Our boss gave us a short brief.
Sloveso
B2
action
4
Give key facts quickly
To tell someone the main points or instructions quickly.
Vzorec užití:
to brief [someone] on [something]
Synonyma
inform ('Inform' is more general; 'brief' implies giving only the essential points.)
Antonyma
withhold information (To not give any information, opposite of briefing.)
Kolokace
brief staff on procedures
|brief reporters on events
Témata
business
|military
|daily life
|communication
|work
Příklady
- The officer briefed the team on the mission.
- She was briefed about her new duties.
- They will brief the press later today.
Učební příklady
- The teacher briefed us on the trip rules.
- The guide briefed the group before we left.
- He will brief me on the plan.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
brief
IPA
GB/bɹˈif/
US/bɹˈif/
Slabiky a přízvuk
brief (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (brief)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: brief
- Comparative: briefer
- Superlative: briefest
Noun
- Base: brief
- Plural: briefs
Verb
- Base: brief
- 3rd Person Singular: briefs
- Present Participle: briefing
- Past: briefed
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- 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.
Příklady
- Please keep it brief so we can move on.
- I’ll keep it brief since you’re busy.