Meaning of the word briefly in English
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briefly
US /ˈbriːf.li/
UK /ˈbriːf.li/
Adverb
1.
for a short time; for a brief period
Example:
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She paused briefly before continuing her speech.
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The sun shone briefly through the clouds.
2.
in a few words; concisely
Example:
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Please explain your proposal briefly.
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To put it briefly, we need more funding.
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