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