briefly
/ˈbɹiːfli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a brief manner, summarily.
Adverb
Examples
He covered the subject briefly in his book.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
For a brief period.
Adverb
Examples
He only worked here briefly.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “briefly” mean?
In a brief manner, summarily.
Is “briefly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.