adv. Function: adverb
in a few words FF1C; he answered briefly and to the point FF1E;
Synonyms: concisely, in brief, in short, laconically, shortly, succinctly, tersely
Related Words: accurately, crisply, exactly, precisely
Idioms: in a capsule, in a nutshell, in a word, to make a long story short
Contrasted Words: diffusely, long-windedly, profusely, prolixly, protractedly, verbosely, wordily; at length, comprehensively, fully