Briefly and Instantly

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Briefly adverb - In a few words.

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Instantly and briefly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Instantly" instead an adverb "Briefly".

Nearby Words: brief, briefness, briefer

Instantly adverb - Without delay.

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Briefly and instantly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Briefly" instead an adverb "Instantly".

The Ninth Doctor winds up shirtless briefly in "Dalek", but any enjoyment one could find in the scene dies instantly because he was stripped so he could be medically tortured.

Source: Fan Disservice / Live-Action TV
As such, Starfleet briefly initiated required blood tests of officers and their family, as any blood removed from a shapeshifter's body would instantly revert to protoplasm.

Source: Imposter-Exposing Test
They're nearly invincible when playing together, but if they get separated even briefly they'll instantly have nervous breakdowns.

Source: The Dividual

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