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انگلیسی

brief

gb/bɹˈif/ us/bɹˈif/
A2 انگلیسی
~ 1900
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
adjective A2 property
1

Short in time or length

Happening for only a short time.

الگوی کاربرد: a brief [period/event/visit]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes confuse 'brief' with 'short' in contexts where 'short' refers to height or length, not time.
هم‌معنی‌ها
short (A general term for limited duration; 'brief' often implies a concise or efficient shortness.)
متضادها
long (Indicates a much greater duration, the opposite of short in time.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
brief moment |brief visit |brief meeting |brief explanation |brief conversation
موضوع‌ها
time |communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: a brief [statement/remark/note]
اشتباه رایج:
Some learners confuse 'brief' with 'short' when talking about physical size rather than amount of words.
هم‌معنی‌ها
concise ('Concise' is more formal and often used in professional or academic contexts.)
متضادها
wordy (Using too many words, the opposite of concise.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
brief statement |brief summary |brief description |brief note
موضوع‌ها
communication |writing |education |core_vocabulary
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: a brief on [topic]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes think 'brief' here means 'underwear' due to plural 'briefs'. Context is important.
هم‌معنی‌ها
summary ('Summary' is more general; 'brief' can have legal or professional connotations.)
متضادها
full report (A complete and detailed account, opposite of a short summary.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
legal brief |design brief |project brief
موضوع‌ها
business |law |communication |work
نمونه‌ها
  • The lawyer prepared a brief for the case.
  • We received a design brief from the client.
  • He read the briefing notes before the meeting.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: to brief [someone] on [something]
هم‌معنی‌ها
inform ('Inform' is more general; 'brief' implies giving only the essential points.)
متضادها
withhold information (To not give any information, opposite of briefing.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
brief staff on procedures |brief reporters on events
موضوع‌ها
business |military |daily life |communication |work
نمونه‌ها
  • The officer briefed the team on the mission.
  • She was briefed about her new duties.
  • They will brief the press later today.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The teacher briefed us on the trip rules.
  • The guide briefed the group before we left.
  • He will brief me on the plan.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
brief
IPA
GB/bɹˈif/
US/bɹˈif/
هجاها و تکیه
brief (۱ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (brief)
صورت‌های واژه
Adjective
  • Base: brief
  • Comparative: briefer
  • Superlative: briefest
Noun
  • Base: brief
  • Plural: briefs
Verb
  • Base: brief
  • 3rd Person Singular: briefs
  • Present Participle: briefing
  • Past: briefed
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
briefs noun briefing verb B2 briefed verb briefer adjective briefest adjective
Core family
briefly adverb A2
Advanced or less common
brevity noun C1
عبارت‌ها

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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

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