briefly
/ˈbriːfli/
adverb
- For a short time; not lasting long.
- She spoke briefly with her boss about the project.
- He stopped briefly to tie his shoe.
- The sun appeared briefly before the clouds returned.
- In a few words; without detail.
- Can you explain briefly how this machine works?
- He summarized the report briefly for the team.
- Briefly, the plan is to finish the work by Friday.
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