very brief
Frequency: 8.525.0 per million words
Lasting only a short time.
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Examples (10)
- The meeting was very brief, lasting only fifteen minutes.
- He sent a very brief email to confirm his attendance.
- She gave a very brief smile before turning away.
- We only had a very brief moment to talk before she had to leave.
- The instructions for assembly are very brief and easy to follow.
- After a very brief pause for questions, the presenter concluded.
- Her appearance on the show was very brief, but she made a strong impression.
- Summer in the arctic is very brief but full of life.
- I caught a very brief glimpse of the rare bird in the trees.
- Our stay in Paris was very brief, just a weekend getaway.