Meaning
- Brisk means quick, energetic, and lively in movement, action, or manner.
- It can also describe weather that is fresh, cold, and invigorating.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: adjective, adverb (briskly).
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Typical usage:
- Adjective: “a brisk walk,” “brisk business,” “brisk weather.”
- Adverb: “She walked briskly to the station.”
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Often conveys both speed and liveliness.
Common Phrases
- Brisk walk – a quick and energetic walk, often for exercise.
- Brisk pace – moving quickly and efficiently.
- Brisk business – business activity that is lively and successful.
- Brisk weather – cool or cold but refreshing weather.
Collocations
- Adjective + Noun: brisk morning, brisk trade, brisk conversation.
- Verb + Adverb: walk briskly, speak briskly, move briskly.
- Adverb + Adjective: fairly brisk, unusually brisk.
Examples
- We went for a brisk walk in the park before dinner.
- The teacher gave a brisk explanation and moved on to the next topic.
- A brisk wind blew across the field, making it feel colder.
- The shop is doing a brisk trade in holiday decorations.
- She walked briskly to catch the train.
- The meeting was conducted at a brisk pace to save time.
- The doctor advised him to take brisk exercise every day.
- Despite the brisk weather, the children were playing outside.
Synonyms or Related
- Synonyms: quick, lively, energetic, speedy, vigorous, active.
- Related words: fast-paced, refreshing, animated.