brief
gb/bɹˈif/ us/bɹˈif/
A2
Engelska
~ 1900
Betydelser
0 betydelser
adjective
A2
property
1
Short in time or length
Happening for only a short time.
Användningsmönster:
a brief [period/event/visit]
Vanligt misstag:
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.)
Ordkombinationer
brief moment
|brief visit
|brief meeting
|brief explanation
|brief conversation
Teman
time
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Användningsmönster:
a brief [statement/remark/note]
Vanligt misstag:
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.)
Ordkombinationer
brief statement
|brief summary
|brief description
|brief note
Teman
communication
|writing
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Användningsmönster:
a brief on [topic]
Vanligt misstag:
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.)
Ordkombinationer
legal brief
|design brief
|project brief
Teman
business
|law
|communication
|work
Exempel
- The lawyer prepared a brief for the case.
- We received a design brief from the client.
- He read the briefing notes before the meeting.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Användningsmönster:
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.)
Ordkombinationer
brief staff on procedures
|brief reporters on events
Teman
business
|military
|daily life
|communication
|work
Exempel
- The officer briefed the team on the mission.
- She was briefed about her new duties.
- They will brief the press later today.
Exempel för inlärare
- The teacher briefed us on the trip rules.
- The guide briefed the group before we left.
- He will brief me on the plan.
Grammatik
Grundform
brief
IPA
GB/bɹˈif/
US/bɹˈif/
Stavelser och betoning
brief (1 stavelse)
Stress on 1st syllable (brief)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: brief
- Comparative: briefer
- Superlative: briefest
Noun
- Base: brief
- Plural: briefs
Verb
- Base: brief
- 3rd Person Singular: briefs
- Present Participle: briefing
- Past: briefed
Ordfamilj
Uttryck
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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel
- Please keep it brief so we can move on.
- I’ll keep it brief since you’re busy.