Briefly Definition & Meaning
briefly
- adverb
- for a short time; "she visited him briefly"; "was briefly associated with IBM"
- in a concise manner; in a few words; "the history is summed up concisely in this book"; "she replied briefly"; "briefly, we have a problem"; "to put it shortly"
"Briefly" in song lyrics
See how briefly is used in real songs:
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"Man I'm dirty, made pretty through weakness, I'm tellin you briefly"
Bizzy Bone — Uptown Downtown -
"camera type briefly"
AOL — AOL -
"arts briefly"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with briefly
Usage tips for "briefly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "briefly" 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 briefly to find words that pair well.