brief
gb/bɹˈif/ us/bɹˈif/
A2
Англійська
~ 1900
Значення
0 значень
adjective
A2
property
1
Short in time or length
Happening for only a short time.
Модель уживання:
a brief [period/event/visit]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'brief' with 'short' in contexts where 'short' refers to height or length, not time.
Синоніми
short (A general term for limited duration; 'brief' often implies a concise or efficient shortness.)
Антоніми
long (Indicates a much greater duration, the opposite of short in time.)
Словосполучення
brief moment
|brief visit
|brief meeting
|brief explanation
|brief conversation
Теми
time
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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 уживання:
a brief [statement/remark/note]
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse 'brief' with 'short' when talking about physical size rather than amount of words.
Синоніми
concise ('Concise' is more formal and often used in professional or academic contexts.)
Антоніми
wordy (Using too many words, the opposite of concise.)
Словосполучення
brief statement
|brief summary
|brief description
|brief note
Теми
communication
|writing
|education
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Іменник
B2
entity
3
Short summary or instructions
A short set of facts or instructions about something.
Модель уживання:
a brief on [topic]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes think 'brief' here means 'underwear' due to plural 'briefs'. Context is important.
Синоніми
summary ('Summary' is more general; 'brief' can have legal or professional connotations.)
Антоніми
full report (A complete and detailed account, opposite of a short summary.)
Словосполучення
legal brief
|design brief
|project brief
Теми
business
|law
|communication
|work
Приклади
- The lawyer prepared a brief for the case.
- We received a design brief from the client.
- He read the briefing notes before the meeting.
Навчальні приклади
- I read the project brief.
- The lawyer wrote a legal brief.
- Our boss gave us a short brief.
Дієслово
B2
action
4
Give key facts quickly
To tell someone the main points or instructions quickly.
Модель уживання:
to brief [someone] on [something]
Синоніми
inform ('Inform' is more general; 'brief' implies giving only the essential points.)
Антоніми
withhold information (To not give any information, opposite of briefing.)
Словосполучення
brief staff on procedures
|brief reporters on events
Теми
business
|military
|daily life
|communication
|work
Приклади
- The officer briefed the team on the mission.
- She was briefed about her new duties.
- They will brief the press later today.
Навчальні приклади
- The teacher briefed us on the trip rules.
- The guide briefed the group before we left.
- He will brief me on the plan.
Граматика
Словникова форма
brief
IPA
GB/bɹˈif/
US/bɹˈif/
Склади й наголос
brief (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (brief)
Форми 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
Споріднені слова
Вирази
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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- Please keep it brief so we can move on.
- I’ll keep it brief since you’re busy.