in brief
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Definition
Adverb: In a concise manner; using few words. It is used to introduce or signal a summary of the most important points.
Usage
Use "in brief" to introduce a short, summarized statement, especially after a longer explanation or when time/space is limited. It is often placed at the beginning of a sentence or clause.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- As a discourse marker: "In brief" functions as a transitional phrase to move from details to a conclusion.
- We've examined the financial, logistical, and personnel challenges. In brief, the project is feasible but risky.
Variants and Related Words
- Briefly (adv.): In a brief manner; for a short time.
- He spoke briefly about the new policy.
- To put it briefly: A synonymous phrase used to introduce a summary.
- To put it briefly, the plan was a success.
Synonyms
- In short
- In summary
- To sum up
- Concisely
Related Phrases
- In a nutshell: (Idiom) Summarizing something in the fewest possible words.
- The situation, in a nutshell, is that we need more time.
Adverb
- in a concise manner; in a few words
- the history is summed up concisely in this book
- she replied briefly
- briefly, we have a problem
- to put it shortly