Brief

Synonyms of brief

• short
• concise
• succinct
• compact

Antonyms of brief

• prolonged
• detailed
• long-winded
• lengthy

Collocations of brief

brief overview

Frequency: 70 %

He provided a brief overview of the project during the meeting.

brief explanation

Frequency: 65 %

She gave a brief explanation of the new policy changes.

brief meeting

Frequency: 60 %

It was just a brief meeting to discuss the upcoming event.

brief moment

Frequency: 50 %

They shared a brief moment of silence to honor the fallen soldiers.

brief pause

Frequency: 40 %

After a brief pause, he continued with his presentation.

Idiomatic Expressions for brief

• Phrase: brief encounter
  Meaning: a short or fleeting meeting or interaction
  Usage: Their brief encounter at the conference led to a long-lasting friendship.