briefly
Prononciation : [ˈbrifli]
Mot
Contexte : « communication »
(adverb) when you talk about something for a short amount of time or use few words. It means getting to the main point quickly without extra details.
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She briefly explained the rules of the game so everyone could understand quickly.
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He didn't briefly mention what happened; he talked for a long time instead.
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Can you briefly tell us what happened at the meeting?
Contexte : « time »
(adverb) for a short duration. It means something happens for a little bit of time, not for long.
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They stayed briefly to say hello before going to the party.
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They didn't stay briefly at all; they lingered for hours.
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How long did they stay briefly after the game?
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