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