Collocations with "brief"

118 collocations found

Categories

ADJECTIVE + NOUN(40)ADJECTIVE(3)ADJECTIVE + lapse(2)ADVERB + ADJECTIVE(2)ADJECTIVE + walk (noun)(1)ADJECTIVE + TUSSLE(1)ADJECTIVE + trip (noun)(1)ADJECTIVE + tenure(1)ADJECTIVE + noun (a conversation)(1)ADJECTIVE + summary(1)ADJECTIVE + stopover(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (stop = a period of stopping)(1)ADJECTIVE + stay (noun)(1)ADJECTIVE + statement(1)ADJECTIVE + spurt(1)ADJECTIVE + SPELL (period of time)(1)ADJECTIVE + speech (meaning: formal talk)(1)ADJECTIVE + span(1)ADJECTIVE + solo(1)ADJECTIVE + snippet(1)adjective + snatch(1)ADJECTIVE + skirmish(1)ADJECTIVE + sketch(1)ADJECTIVE + silence (quietness)(1)ADJECTIVE + shower(1)ADJECTIVE + second(1)ADJECTIVE + scuffle(1)ADJECTIVE + romance(1)ADJECTIVE + review (noun, sense 1: considering sth again)(1)ADJECTIVE + respite(1)ADJECTIVE + reprieve(1)VERB + reporter(1)ADJECTIVE + reply(1)ADJECTIVE + remark(1)ADJECTIVE + recess(1)ADJECTIVE + résumé(1)ADJECTIVE + questionnaire(1)used with nouns as the object(1)VERB + press (media)(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (1. length of time)(1)adjective + pause(1)ADJECTIVE + PARAGRAPH(1)ADJECTIVE + overview(1)ADJECTIVE + outline (sense: summary)(1)ADJECTIVE + note(1)ADJECTIVE + nap(1)adjective + moment(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (from a person to another)(1)ADJECTIVE + MENTION(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (act of looking)(1)ADJECTIVE + layover(1)ADJECTIVE + kiss(1)ADJECTIVE + interval(1)ADJECTIVE + inspection(1)ADJECTIVE + hesitation(1)ADJECTIVE + GLIMPSE (brief experience of sth)(1)ADJECTIVE + GLIMPSE (brief sight of sb/sth)(1)ADJECTIVE + flash(1)ADJECTIVE + exposure(1)ADJECTIVE + excerpt(1)ADJECTIVE + DURATION(1)ADJECTIVE + diversion(1)ADJECTIVE + discussion(1)ADJECTIVE + detour(1)VERB + counsel (lawyer)(1)ADJECTIVE + comment (noun)(1)ADJECTIVE + chat(1)ADJECTIVE + ceremony(1)ADJECTIVE + biography(1)ADV. + adjective(1)ADJECTIVE + article(1)ADJECTIVE + NOUN (arrival)(1)ADJECTIVE + affair (sexual relationship)(1)ADJECTIVE + acquaintance (knowledge)(1)1: description(1)
brief walk

A walk of short duration.

walk7.8
brief conversation

a conversation that does not last long

conversation7.5
brief flash

A flash lasting for a very short time.

flash7.5
brief hesitation

Used to describe a very short pause before speaking or acting.

hesitation7.5
lapse7.5
brief questionnaire

A questionnaire that does not take long to complete.

questionnaire7.5
brief remark

a short comment

remark7.5
brief stint

A short duration of work or activity.

stint7.5
brief appearance

an arrival or presence that lasts only a short time

appearance7.2
brief biography

A short account of someone's life.

biography7.2
brief flicker

A flicker that lasts for a very short time.

flicker7.2
brief interlude

a short period of time when an activity or situation is different from what comes before and after it

interlude7.2
brief résumé

A short and concise summary of one's experience.

résumé7.2
brief tenure

Refers to holding a position for a short period.

tenure7.2
absence7.0
brief account

A short description of an event.

account7.0
article7.0
brief flurry

a short burst of activity or emotion

flurry7.0
brief interview

A short interview.

interview7.0
kiss7.0
letter7.0
brief message

a message that is short and concise

message7.0
brief report

A short report.

report7.0
brief romance

A love affair that does not last long.

romance7.0
silence7.0
brief snippet

a short piece of information, music, or conversation

snippet7.0
brief solo

A solo that is short and concise.

solo7.0
brief spell

a period of time that does not last long

spell7.0
stop7.0
brief stopover

A short pause in a journey.

stopover7.0