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briefly | briefs |

As an adverb briefly

is (manner) in a brief manner, summarily.

As a noun briefs is

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briefly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • (manner) In a brief manner, summarily.
    • He covered the subject briefly in his book.
  • (duration) For a brief period.
    • He only worked here briefly .
  • (speech act) To be brief, in short.
    • Briefly , I am not happy about what happened, but no one will be losing their job.

    briefs

    English

    (wikipedia briefs)

    Noun

    (head)
  • (pluralonly) A short type of underpants worn by men or boys.

    • Usage notes

    * Briefs are said to come in "pairs", which is to say that the phrase "pair(s) of" is used as a counter for them.

    Related terms

    (other related male bottom end undergarment terms) * athletic supporter * boxers * boxer briefs * boxer shorts * gonch * jockstrap * jockeys * jocks * long johns * scants * underwear * underpants * undies

    Verb

    (head)
  • (brief)

    • Anagrams

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