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Synonyms of briefly

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Another word for briefly is temporarily. Other synonyms of briefly are concisely, summarily, transiently and fleetingly.

Synonyms and similar words for briefly

adverbIn a brief manner, summarily.

  • in summarization
  • conciselyIn a concise manner, briefly, without excessive length.
  • in shortAs a summary; as a shortened version of what has been told or what would have been told.
  • in a wordIn summary.
  • to sum up

adverbFor a brief period.

adverbMore synonyms

  • summarilyOver a short period of time, briefly.
  • temporarilyFor a limited period of time; not permanently.
  • transientlyIn a transient manner; momentarily; briefly.

Meaning of briefly

  1. adverb In a brief manner, summarily.
  2. adverb For a brief period.
  3. adverb To be brief, in short.

Full definition of briefly

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Questions about synonyms of briefly

What is another word for briefly?
Briefly has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as temporarily, concisely, summarily, transiently and fleetingly.
What does briefly mean?
Briefly means in a brief manner, summarily.

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