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