briefly

/ˈbɹiːfli/

adverb

  1. 1

    (manner) In a brief manner, summarily.

    He covered the subject briefly in his book.
  2. 2

    (duration) For a brief period.

    He only worked here briefly.
  3. 3

    To be brief, in short.

    Briefly, I am not happy about what happened, but no one will be losing their job.

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