Brief
Noun, Verb, Adjective
UK
/briËf/
US
/briËf/
Definition
(adj) : Short in time or words.
(n) : A short summary or instructions.
(v) : To give someone quick information.
(n) : A short summary or instructions.
(v) : To give someone quick information.
Example
"The manager gave a brief speech before the event started."
"The designer prepared a brief for the new advertising campaign."
"The lawyer briefed the client about the main points of the case."
Explanation
Brief means short in time or amount of words. It can describe something that doesnât take long, like a short meeting, or something explained in just a few words. As a noun, it can mean a short summary or set of instructions. As a verb, it means to give someone quick information about something.