Synonyms for Briefly & Similar Words
Definition of 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"
2 synonyms found
Writing tips for "briefly"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like concisely, shortly can replace "briefly" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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