Briefly

/ˈbriːfli/ adverb

In a short way, using only a few words or taking only a little time.

From “brief,” meaning “short,” which comes from Latin “brevis,” meaning “short.” The “-ly” ending turns the adjective into an adverb describing how something is done.

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