briefly

[ breef-lee ]
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adverb
  1. for a short duration: He stopped over briefly in Chicago.

  2. in a few words: Let me explain briefly.

  1. in a brief manner; quickly or brusquely: She nodded briefly and began to speak.

Origin of briefly

1
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at brief, -ly

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