Terse
/tɜːrs/
Terse means using very few words to say something. It's like giving a quick answer without extra details.
Examples
- The teacher gave a terse explanation of the math problem, so we quickly understood how to solve it.
- When I asked my dad if he liked my drawing, his terse answer was simply, "Yes."
- After the game, my coach's terse advice helped us improve our strategy for the next match.
Synonyms
brief
short
concise
quick
to the point
Antonyms
long-winded
wordy
talkative
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