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brief vs abstract

abstract vs brief

brief and abstract both are nouns.

brief and abstract both are adjectives.

brief and abstract both are verbs.

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