briefly

• Adverb, das bedeutet, dass etwas nur für kurze Zeit geschieht oder mit wenigen Worten ausgedrückt wird.

An adverb meaning "for a short time" or "in a concise manner." It is used to indicate that an action or statement is limited in duration or expressed with few words.

1. Short durationA2formal

   For a short time; not lasting long.

   Kurz

   • He spoke briefly at the ceremony.
   • The sun appeared briefly between the clouds.
   • She paused briefly before answering the question.

   Synonymemomentarilyquicklyshortlytemporarilytransiently

   Antonymeenduringlyforeverlastinglylengthilypermanently

2. Concise mannerB1formal

   In a few words; without unnecessary detail.

   Kurz

   • Let me explain briefly how the system works.
   • He summarized the report briefly for the team.
   • She described the incident briefly to the police.

   Synonymeconciselycrisplyin briefin shortpithilysuccinctlytersely

   Antonymelengthilyverbosely