CEFR A2 · Building a CV

brief

/briːf/ 📚 Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)

Synonyms & Antonyms

Brief means lasting for only a short time, or containing few words. It describes something that is not long or extended.

Synonyms

short concise quick succinct temporary

Antonyms

long extended detailed lengthy protracted

Translations

brief in your language

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عربي

موجز يعني يستمر لوقت قصير فقط، أو يحتوي على كلمات قليلة.

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اردو

مختصر کا مطلب ہے تھوڑے وقت کے لیے یا کم الفاظ پر مشتمل۔

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हिंदी

संक्षिप्त का अर्थ है थोड़े समय के लिए या कम शब्दों वाला।

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中文

Brief 意为时间短暂或言语简短。

Easy Explanation

It means short. Something brief does not take much time. It's quick or concise.

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Memory TipThink of a 'briefcase' – it's a small case for carrying a few important, brief documents.

Contextual Examples

The teacher gave a brief (short) explanation of the homework.

I had a brief (quick) conversation with my friend before class.

Please keep your answers brief (not long) on the exam.

Pronunciation & Context