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