briefly
adverb/ˈbriːfli/
Frequency rank: #3,108 most common English word
Meaning
For a short time; in a few words.
Example sentence
She will explain the plan briefly before the meeting starts.
Synonyms & related words
- shortly
- quickly
- concisely
- temporarily
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