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brief

 
 
pronunciation:
brif
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: briefer, briefest
definition: taking only a little time; short.
We had only a brief conversation because he was in a hurry.
antonyms:
long
similar words:
temporary
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derivations: briefly (adv.), briefness (n.)
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