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Meaning ofbriefin English

brief

us//briːf//uk//briːf//

Pluralbriefs
Comparative Adjectivebriefer
Superlative Adjectivebriefest
Past Tensebriefed
Participle Verbbriefing
Third Person Singularbriefs

Definitions

Adjective
1. using few words; concise language
2. lasting a short time; quick
  The meeting was brief and to the point.
3. short in duration or length; limited space
  The hotel room was brief in space, but cozy.
Noun
1. a concise summary; shortened version
  The lawyer prepared a brief for the court case.
2. a concise news report or summary
  The news anchor gave a brief on the latest developments.
3. undergarments (typically tight-fitting)
  The athlete wore a brief under his sports uniform.
4. undershorts; men's underwear
  He packed a few briefs in his luggage for the trip.

Compounds / Phrases

briefcase briefcases