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