Meaning & Definition of Brief in English
English⟶
Brief
/brif/
noun
1. A document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
synonym:
- brief,
- legal brief
2. A condensed written summary or abstract
synonym:
- brief
verb
1. Give essential information to someone
- "The reporters were briefed about the president's plan to invade"
synonym:
- brief
adjective
1. Of short duration or distance
- "A brief stay in the country"
synonym:
- brief
2. Concise and succinct
- "Covered the matter in a brief statement"
synonym:
- brief
3. (of clothing) very short
- "An abbreviated swimsuit"
- "A brief bikini"
synonym:
- abbreviated,
- brief
Examples of using
There was a brief pause and then the music began.
Here's a brief outline of my speech.
I'll be brief.