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