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