brief

adjective
[L6547]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • positive : brief
  • comparative : briefer
  • superlative : briefest

Senses

  • temporally short

brief

noun
[L21746]

Related

Derived from brevis

Derivations brief

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : brief
  • plural : briefs

Senses

  • document used by an architect and the architect's client to clarify design needs and plans
  • written legal document used in various legal adversarial systems that is presented to a court
  • item of clothing worn around the waist and extending down the thighs

brief

verb
[L6549]

Related

Derived from brief

Derivations briefe

Derivations brife

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : brief
  • simple present, singular, third person : briefs
  • simple past : briefed
  • present participle : briefing
  • past participle : briefed

Senses

  • give a summary of information