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Meaning of briefly

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

briefly

Pronunciation:/ˈbɹiːfli/

adverb

Definitions

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

    Example: He covered the subject briefly in his book.

  2. (duration) For a brief period.

    Example: He only worked here briefly.

  3. To be brief, in short.

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