Definition of briefly

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  • briefly is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 15
  • briefly is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 15
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Definition of briefly

  • in a concise manner; in a few words (adverb)

    Examples

    1. she replied briefly
    2. briefly, we have a problem

    Synonyms

    1. concisely
    2. in brief
    3. in short
    4. shortly
  • for a short time ()

    Examples

    1. she visited him briefly
    2. was briefly associated with IBM

See definition of briefly in Merriam Webster