Briefly and Quick

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Briefly adverb - In a few words.

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

Nearby Words: brief, briefness, briefer

Quick adjective - Having or showing the ability to respond without delay or hesitation.

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Briefly and quick are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Briefly" instead an adjective "Quick".

Nearby Words: quicken, quickly, quickness, quickie

Comments: Just a quick peek into those instances where the worlds of mice and men intersect, if ever so briefly.

Source: Fanfic Recs / Sherlock Holmes
Comments: Much like the above - just a quick peek into those instances where the worlds of mice and men intersect, if ever so briefly.

Source: Fanfic Recs / The Great Mouse Detective
See also Thorin's fight with Azathog in the next movie, where he (briefly) defeats the more powerful foe with quick thinking and tricksy footwork.

Source: Film / The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

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