Brief Definition & Meaning
brief
- adjective
- of short duration or distance; "a brief stay in the country"
- concise and succinct; "covered the matter in a brief statement"
- (of clothing) very short; "an abbreviated swimsuit"; "a brief bikini"
- noun
- a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
- a condensed written summary or abstract
- verb
- give essential information to someone; "The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade"
"Brief" in song lyrics
See how brief is used in real songs:
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"And I never knew that life could be so brief"
Aceyalone — I Never Knew -
"People, stay calm, I'll be real brief"
The Almighty RSO — Sanity -
"Call it what you want but I'll be brief"
BO$$ — Progress of Elimination
Words that rhyme with brief
Usage tips for "brief"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "brief" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for brief to find words that pair well.
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- What does brief mean?
- of short duration or distance; "a brief stay in the country" concise and succinct; "covered the matter in a brief statement" (of clothing) very short; "an abbreviated swimsuit"; "a brief bikini" a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case a condensed written summary or abstract give essential information to someone; "The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade"
- What part of speech is brief?
- Brief is an adjective, a noun, and a verb.
- How many definitions does brief have?
- Brief has 6 definitions across 3 parts of speech (adjective, noun, verb).