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انگریزی

brief

gb/bɹˈif/ us/bɹˈif/
A2 انگریزی
~ 1900
معانی
0 معانی
adjective A2 property
1

Short in time or length

Happening for only a short time.

استعمال کا انداز: a brief [period/event/visit]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'brief' with 'short' in contexts where 'short' refers to height or length, not time.
ہم معنی الفاظ
short (A general term for limited duration; 'brief' often implies a concise or efficient shortness.)
متضاد الفاظ
long (Indicates a much greater duration, the opposite of short in time.)
لفظی تراکیب
brief moment |brief visit |brief meeting |brief explanation |brief conversation
موضوعات
time |communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.

استعمال کا انداز: a brief [statement/remark/note]
عام غلطی:
Some learners confuse 'brief' with 'short' when talking about physical size rather than amount of words.
ہم معنی الفاظ
concise ('Concise' is more formal and often used in professional or academic contexts.)
متضاد الفاظ
wordy (Using too many words, the opposite of concise.)
لفظی تراکیب
brief statement |brief summary |brief description |brief note
موضوعات
communication |writing |education |core_vocabulary
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • 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.
اسم B2 entity
3

Short summary or instructions

A short set of facts or instructions about something.

استعمال کا انداز: a brief on [topic]
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes think 'brief' here means 'underwear' due to plural 'briefs'. Context is important.
ہم معنی الفاظ
summary ('Summary' is more general; 'brief' can have legal or professional connotations.)
متضاد الفاظ
full report (A complete and detailed account, opposite of a short summary.)
لفظی تراکیب
legal brief |design brief |project brief
موضوعات
business |law |communication |work
مثالیں
  • The lawyer prepared a brief for the case.
  • We received a design brief from the client.
  • He read the briefing notes before the meeting.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • I read the project brief.
  • The lawyer wrote a legal brief.
  • Our boss gave us a short brief.
فعل B2 action
4

Give key facts quickly

To tell someone the main points or instructions quickly.

استعمال کا انداز: to brief [someone] on [something]
ہم معنی الفاظ
inform ('Inform' is more general; 'brief' implies giving only the essential points.)
متضاد الفاظ
withhold information (To not give any information, opposite of briefing.)
لفظی تراکیب
brief staff on procedures |brief reporters on events
موضوعات
business |military |daily life |communication |work
مثالیں
  • The officer briefed the team on the mission.
  • She was briefed about her new duties.
  • They will brief the press later today.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The teacher briefed us on the trip rules.
  • The guide briefed the group before we left.
  • He will brief me on the plan.
گرامر
لغت میں درج شکل
brief
IPA
GB/bɹˈif/
US/bɹˈif/
ہجا بندی اور زور
brief (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (brief)
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Adjective
  • Base: brief
  • Comparative: briefer
  • Superlative: briefest
Noun
  • Base: brief
  • Plural: briefs
Verb
  • Base: brief
  • 3rd Person Singular: briefs
  • Present Participle: briefing
  • Past: briefed
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
briefs noun briefing verb B2 briefed verb briefer adjective briefest adjective
Core family
briefly adverb A2
Advanced or less common
brevity noun C1
عبارات

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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • Please keep it brief so we can move on.
  • I’ll keep it brief since you’re busy.
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