Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Lasting for a short period of time, or using few words.
Brief
/briːf/Synonyms:
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Examples:
I have a brief phone call with mom.The meeting was brief but very efficient.
Etymology:
From Middle English brief, from Old French bref, from Latin brevis meaning short.
Usage Statistics:
33 mentions per 1 million words 
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