A short time

Words referring to a short time.

• What words indicate that something happens for a short time?
  take a short time be for a short time brief briefly briefness
• What words indicate that something happens for a very short time?
  moment instant point in time instantaneous instantaneously
• What words refer to taking a short time to do something?
  be brief be quick
• What do people say when they want someone to do something in a short time?
  be brief don't take long get it over with