brief answer
Frequency: 7.815.1 per million words
Used to describe a reply that is short and concise.
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Examples (10)
- He gave only a brief answer to the reporter's question.
- For the survey, please give a brief answer of no more than 20 words.
- I was hoping for a detailed explanation, but all I got was a brief answer.
- The witness provided a brief answer, which made the lawyer suspicious.
- Just give me a brief answer: yes or no?
- Her email was just a brief answer confirming the meeting time.
- A brief answer won't be enough to pass this part of the exam.
- He is known for giving a brief answer even to the most complex questions.
- The politician's brief answer did little to calm the public's fears.
- Can you summarize your findings in a brief answer for the team?