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She was briefly married to a man before the age of 20.
What does briefly mean in the above sentence?
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1. in a few words: Let me explain briefly.
2. in a briefmanner; quickly or brusquely: She nodded briefly and began to speak.
3. for a short duration: He stopped over briefly in Chicago.
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The above are the defination quoted from one of the dictionary. Should I talk the #3 meaning to match on the question I asked?
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Yes.
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