Briefly

adverb

/ˈbɹiːfli/

Word Frequency: 21.3

Definitions

1.adverb(manner) In a brief manner, summarily.

"He covered the subject briefly in his book."

2.adverb(duration) For a brief period.

"He only worked here briefly."

3.adverbTo be brief, in short.

"Briefly, I am not happy about what happened, but no one will be losing their job."

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