Why Is Briefly an Adverb?

Briefly is the adverb form of the adjective brief, which most commonly means lasting a short time or concise. Because it's an adverb, briefly is used to describe verbs (actions), as in I briefly considered it, or adjectives, as in The conversation was briefly tense, but then everyone started to get along.

Is Brief an adjective or adverb?

Brief is most commonly used as an adjective to mean lasting a short amount of time. ... The adverb form of the adjective brief is briefly, which most commonly means for a short amount of time or concisely. As a noun, the word brief commonly means a short written item.

What is the adverb phrase of briefly?

(manner) In a brief manner, summarily. (duration) For a brief period. (speech act) To be brief, in short.