briefly
(adverb)
adverb
1. for a short time
- she visited him briefly
- was briefly associated with IBM
2. in a concise manner; in a few words
- she replied briefly
- briefly, we have a problem
Similar word(s): concisely, shortly
Sentences with briefly as an adverb:
- He covered the subject briefly in his book.
- He only worked here briefly.
- Briefly, I am not happy about what happened, but no one will be losing their job.