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Meaning of the word brief in English

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brief

US /briːf/
UK /briːf/
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Adjective

1.

of short duration

Example:
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We had a brief chat before the meeting.
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The summer was brief and rainy.
Synonym:
short concise
Antonym:
long extended
2.

using few words; succinct

Example:
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Please keep your report brief.
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Her instructions were very brief.
Synonym:
concise succinct
Antonym:
detailed lengthy

Noun

1.

a set of instructions or information given to someone

Example:
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The lawyer received a brief from his client.
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The team was given a brief on the new project.
Synonym:
instructions summary directive
2.

a type of short, close-fitting underpants

Example:
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He prefers wearing boxer briefs.
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She bought a new pack of cotton briefs.
Synonym:
underpants panties

Verb

to give someone detailed instructions or information

Example:
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The manager will brief the team on the new policy.
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I need to brief you on the current situation.
Synonym:
inform instruct apprise
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