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