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brief


These are words and phrases related to brief. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of brief.

CONTINUING FOR LESS TIME THAN USUAL


We had a brief chat this morning.

Synonyms and examples


short
He received a short jail sentence.
quick
I need to make a quick phone call - I'll be right back.
short and sweet
informal
The business meeting was short and sweet.
momentary
It was just a momentary lapse in judgment - I won't do it again.
fleeting
We had a fleeting glimpse of the sea as we drove down the motorway.
short-lived
The tabloids reported on the celeb's short-lived marriage.
transient
formal
The book explores the transient nature of fame.
transitory
formal
Our existence in this world is transitory.
ephemeral
Their alliance, however ephemeral, was important to stabilise the region.

Antonym and example


long
I've been waiting for a long time.
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A short journey, film, etc. continues for less time than usual.

brief | American Thesaurus


brief


adjective
These are words and phrases related to brief. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of brief.
There will be a brief stop for lunch.

Synonyms


short
short-lived
momentary
temporary
quick
hasty
swift
fleeting
transient
transitory

Antonyms


long
lengthy
extended
prolonged
protracted
extensive
Each student is to write a brief outline of the book.

Synonyms


short
concise
succinct
terse
pithy
compact
thumbnail
abbreviated
condensed
abridged
compressed
limited
shortened
curtailed
summarized
summary

Antonyms


long
lengthy
extended
prolonged
protracted
extensive

brief


verb
The secretary of defense briefed the President on the enemy's strength.

Synonyms


inform
inform quickly
give the high spots
fill in on
give the details of
describe to
advise
instruct
prepare

Antonyms


keep uninformed
conceal
keep secret
hide
cover up

brief


noun
The law journal printed the brief of the case.

Synonyms


legal summary
argument
loosely
contention
loosely
case
loosely
defense
loosely
précis
abstract
capsule
abridgment
résumé
summary
digest
synopsis
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