briefly

adverb49 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.7

to make something clear or easy to understand in a short time

to speak or write about someone or something for a short time

to give a short account of what someone or something is like

to talk about a subject with someone for a short time

to turn your eyes towards someone or something for a short time

to say things to someone for a short period of time

to talk to people for a short period of time

to look quickly at someone or something

to stop doing something for a short time before continuing

to give a short statement of the main points of something

to pause for a short time before you do or say something

to be seen for a short time

to talk in a friendly, informal way for a short time

to be unseen for a short time

to mention a subject for a short time when talking or writing

to shine brightly for a very short time

to give out light for a short time