From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishbrieflybrief‧ly /ˈbriːfli/ ●●○ W3 AWL adverb 1 SHORT TIMEfor a short time We stopped off briefly in London.2 SHORT/NOT LONGin as few words as possible SYN in brief Sonia explained briefly what we had to do. Briefly, I think we should accept their offer.
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briefly• Therefore, a number of Category Romance series are listed and briefly annotated below.• He worked briefly for Walt Disney Studios.• Sonia explained briefly how the machine works.• In a small skillet, saute garlic and green onion briefly in 3 tablespoons of oil until soft but not browned.• Here, briefly, is how it happened.• Finally, we considered briefly the meaning of an equilibrium in macroeconomics.• Briefly, the problem was that I wanted a child and he didn't.• He turned to thank and speak briefly to the pilot.• Ironically, substitute Andy Roddie's introduction for all the wrong reasons briefly turned the game to their advantage. 