LookItUpbriefly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈbriːfli/
briefly means: For a short time, or using only a few words.
adverb
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For a short time, or using only a few words.
- We spoke briefly yesterday.
- Please explain the problem briefly.
- Briefly, we need more time to finish the work.
Questions about briefly
What does briefly mean?
For a short time, or using only a few words.
What is briefly in other languages?
Türkçe: kısaca · Español: brevemente · Français: brièvement · Deutsch: kurz · Italiano: brevemente · 日本語: 短時間
How do you pronounce briefly?
It is pronounced /ˈbriːfli/.
How do you use briefly in a sentence?
We spoke briefly yesterday. Please explain the problem briefly.
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