briefly
/ˈbɹiːfli/ adverb B1- In a brief manner, summarily. · He covered the subject briefly in his book.
- For a brief period. · He only worked here briefly.
- To be brief, in short. · Briefly, I am not happy about what happened, but no one will be losing their job.
From the library
“Yes”--briefly.
These causes must be stated, though briefly.
“Briefly, what did you learn?”
Then she briefly told him Anne’s history and the result of the interview with Mrs.
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