in brief

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Adverbial in brief has 1 sense

concisely, briefly, shortly, in brief, in short - in a concise manner; in a few words; "the history is summed up concisely in this book"; "she replied briefly"; "briefly, we have a problem"; "to put it shortly"

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Definition:

In brief: quickly and concisely; briefly.

Parts of Speech:

In brief can be used as an adverbial phrase.

Sense 1:

Usage: to briefly describe or summarize something.

Example: In brief, the book is about a young boy's adventure in a magical land.

Sense 2:

Usage: to quickly explain a complex topic or issue.

Example: The professor explained the concept in brief before diving into the details.

Sense 3:

Usage: to provide a concise introduction or overview.

Example: The speaker introduced himself in brief, highlighting his achievements and expertise.

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