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abstract vs brief

brief vs abstract

abstract and brief both are nouns.

abstract and brief both are adjectives.

abstract and brief both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
abstract Yes Yes Yes No
brief Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, brief is a hyponym of abstract; that is, brief is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than abstract:
  • abstract: a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
  • brief: a condensed written summary or abstract
Other hyponyms of abstract include apercu, epitome.
abstract (noun) brief (noun)
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance a condensed written summary or abstract
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory a document stating the facts and points of law of a client's case
abstract (adjective) brief (adjective)
existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment concise and succinct
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature (of clothing) very short
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention of short duration or distance
abstract (verb) brief (verb)
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically give essential information to someone
consider apart from a particular case or instance
give an abstract (of)
make off with belongings of others
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