Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Brief.
How to pronounce brief:
US
Brief - as a noun
A document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
legal briefHypernyms (Closely Related)
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A condensed written summary or abstract
Brief - as an adjective satellite
Of short duration or distance
Example: "A brief stay in the country"
Concise and succinct
Example: "Covered the matter in a brief statement"
Brief - as a verb
Give essential information to someone
Example: "The reporters were briefed about the president's plan to invade"
Brief - as an adjective
Of short duration; happening quickly.
Example: "Her reign was brief but spectacular."
Concise; taking few words.
Example: "His speech of acceptance was brief but moving."
Occupying a small distance, area or spatial extent; short.
Example: "Her skirt was extremely brief but doubtless cool."
Rife; common; prevalent.
Brief - as an adverb
Briefly.
Soon; quickly.
Example Sentences
"I had a brief conversation with him before the meeting."
"The storm caused only a brief interruption in the power supply."
"She gave a brief presentation on the new project."
"The article provides a brief overview of the topic."
"The police conducted a brief investigation into the incident."
Word Game Points
Is BRIEF a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brief is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BRIEF has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is BRIEF a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brief is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBRIEF has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is BRIEF a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brief is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBRIEF has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
