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'brief' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'brief' with 20 example sentences.


brief adjective

: of short duration or distance

: concise and succinct

: (of clothing) very short

brief noun

: a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case

: a condensed written summary or abstract

brief verb

: give essential information to someone


  • The actress looked at the camera for a brief moment.
  • There was a brief silence.
  • We had a brief discussion about human rights.
  • After a brief peace, war broke out again.
  • They locked eyes for a brief moment.
  • I will be very brief.
  • He sent me a brief letter.
  • Let's take a brief look at this topic.
  • They say that death is a brief moment of suffering.
  • Your reign will be disastrous and brief.
  • Can you give me a brief description of the thief?
  • In brief, the party was splendid.
  • The effects of the drug are intense but brief.
  • The train made a brief stop.
  • Here is a brief description.
  • He died after a brief illness.
  • His speech was brief and to the point.
  • In brief, you should have accepted responsibility.
  • I briefed my boss on the new project.
  • After a brief fight, they won.
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