BRIEFLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BRIEFLY?

Need another word that means the same as “briefly”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “briefly” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Briefly” are: concisely, in brief, in short, shortly, in a word, in sum, in a nutshell, in essence, in outline

Briefly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Briefly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “briefly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• Using few words; concisely.
• For a short time.
• In a concise manner; in a few words.
• For a short time; fleetingly.

Synonyms of "Briefly" as an adverb (9 Words)

concisely	In a way that is brief but comprehensive. The history is summed up concisely in this book.
in a nutshell	To or toward the inside of.
in a word	To or toward the inside of.
in brief	To or toward the inside of.
in essence	To or toward the inside of.
in outline	To or toward the inside of.
in short	To or toward the inside of.
in sum	To or toward the inside of.
shortly	In a concise manner; in a few words. The book will appear shortly.

Usage Examples of "Briefly" as an adverb

• As I briefly mentioned earlier.
• Briefly, the plot is as follows.
• She replied briefly.
• He worked briefly as a lawyer.
• Briefly, we have a problem.

Associations of "Briefly" (30 Words)

abbreviate	Shorten the duration of; cut short. I decided to abbreviate my stay in Cambridge.
abbreviated	(of clothing) very short. An abbreviated swimsuit.
abbreviation	A shortened form of a word or phrase. Nursing records must be written without abbreviation.
abridge	Curtail (a right or privilege. The introduction is abridged from the author s afterword to the novel.
concisely	In a way that is brief but comprehensive. The history is summed up concisely in this book.
contemporary	Belonging to the present time. Contemporary trends in design.
current	A flow of electricity which results from the ordered directional movement of electrically charged particles. At high currents there is wasteful power dissipation.
currently	At this time or period; now. Currently they live in Connecticut.
encapsulate	Enclose (something) in or as if in a capsule. Encapsulated organs such as the kidneys.
forthcoming	Willing to divulge information. The forthcoming cricket season.
freshly	In an impudent or impertinent manner. Freshly ground black pepper.
immediately	Bearing an immediate relation. He answered immediately.
impending	(of an event regarded as threatening or significant) about to happen; forthcoming. My impending departure.
lately	Recently; not long ago. She hasn t been looking too well lately.
latest	The most recent news or fashion. The very latest scientific discoveries.
now	The momentary present. Not now I m late.
nowadays	The period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech. Nowadays many people condemn hunting.
outline	Draw up an outline or sketch for something. Outline his ideas.
preamble	A preliminary or preparatory statement; an introduction. He could tell that what she said was by way of a preamble.
present	Formally present a debutante a representative of a country etc. You have to put everything out of your mind and be really present.
presently	At this time or period; now. There are presently 1 128 people on the waiting list.
profile	Represent in profile by drawing or painting. Skilfully made vessels with an S shaped profile.
recent	The Holocene epoch. His recent trip to Africa.
recently	In the recent past. He was in Paris recently.
resume	Begin speaking again after a pause or interruption. The talks resumed in April.
shortly	At a short distance. The new database will shortly be available for consultation.
soon	In or after a short time. I wish you d told me sooner.
summarize	Give a brief statement of the main points of (something. To summarize there are three main categories.
thereafter	From that time on. Thereafter he never called again.
today	In these times- Nancy Mitford. Today s match against United.