Limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent.
(Quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with `a') at least some.
Low in stature; not tall.
(Informal) small and of little importance.
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Examples for "brief "
Examples for "brief "
1 The brief market crash rattled investors already unhinged by the financial crisis.
2 She certainly had experienced a great deal in a few brief weeks.
3 Protesters and police have often negotiated brief truces to calm the situation.
4 AH: I'm not sure that their brief is actually overcoming the violence.
5 Malta will observe prevailing laws, its government said in a brief statement.
Другие значения термина "little" 1 Europe is a different competition and little errors can change the game.
2 The case poses little if any threat to human health, officials said.
3 And some believe market actually picked up a little bit last year.
4 The group also had little time for talk of the euro crisis.
5 The government has so far given away little detail of its plans.
6 In southern Europe we accept society to be a little bit messy.
7 He needed a little celebration, given the events of the past year.
8 Specific preparation is key; as little as possible is left to chance.
9 A little while she was silent; and seemed in debate with herself.
10 France wanted some; Austria more; Prussia a little ; Russia a few millions.
11 Everything from diet to niggling little health problems could be causing problems.
12 She needs lots of rest, good food, as little stress as possible.
13 Often a little talk is all that's necessary to resolve these problems.
14 But certainly the result of his day's research gave him little confidence.
15 Friends of democracy and free speech, help me mobilize a little here.
16 Work -related matters may apply a little pressure in terms of time.
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