English adjective: brief | |||
1. | brief of short duration or distance | ||
Samples | A brief stay in the country. | ||
Similar | short | ||
Antonyms | long | ||
2. | brief concise and succinct | ||
Samples | Covered the matter in a brief statement. | ||
Similar | concise | ||
Antonyms | prolix | ||
3. | brief (of clothing) very short | ||
Samples | An abbreviated swimsuit. A brief bikini. | ||
Synonyms | abbreviated | ||
Similar | short | ||
Antonyms | long | ||
English noun: brief | |||
1. | brief (communication) a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case | ||
Synonyms | legal brief | ||
Broader (hypernym) | instrument, legal document, legal instrument, official document | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | amicus curiae brief | ||
Domain category | jurisprudence, law | ||
2. | brief (communication) a condensed written summary or abstract | ||
Broader (hypernym) | abstract, outline, precis, synopsis | ||
English verb: brief | |||
1. | brief (communication) give essential information to someone | ||
Samples | The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade. | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | apprise, apprize, instruct | ||