Synonyms for brief

Noun

1. brief, legal brief, legal document, legal instrument, official document, instrument

usage: a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case

2. brief, outline, synopsis, abstract, precis

usage: a condensed written summary or abstract

Verb

1. brief, instruct, apprise, apprize

usage: give essential information to someone; "The reporters were briefed about the President's plan to invade"

Adjective

1. brief, little, short (vs. long)

usage: of short duration or distance; "a brief stay in the country"; "in a little while"; "it's a little way away"

2. brief, concise (vs. prolix)

usage: concise and succinct; "covered the matter in a brief statement"

3. abbreviated, brief, short (vs. long)

usage: (of clothing) very short; "an abbreviated swimsuit"; "a brief bikini"