SUMMARY Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word summary. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| abstract | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective • existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment noun • a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory adjective satellite • not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature • dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention verb • consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically • make off with belongings of others • consider apart from a particular case or instance • give an abstract (of) | ||||||
| outline | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the line that appears to bound an object • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory • a schematic or preliminary plan verb • describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of • draw up an outline or sketch for something • trace the shape of | ||||||
| overview | nounn | |||||
noun • a general summary of a subject | ||||||
| recap | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a used automobile tire that has been remolded to give it new treads • a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion verb • summarize briefly | ||||||
| synopsis | nounn | |||||
noun • a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory | ||||||
| compact | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
adjective • closely and firmly united or packed together noun • a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse • a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action • a small and economical car adjective satellite • having a short and solid form or stature • briefly giving the gist of something verb • have the property of being packable or of compacting easily • compress into a wad • make more compact by or as if by pressing • squeeze or press together | ||||||
| compendious | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • briefly giving the gist of something | ||||||
| drumhead | nounn | |||||
noun • a membrane that is stretched taut over a drum adjective satellite • performed speedily and without formality | ||||||
| succinct | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • briefly giving the gist of something | ||||||
| sum-up | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form | ||||||
| upshot | nounn | |||||
noun • a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon | ||||||
| bottom line | nounn | |||||
noun • the last line in an audit; the line that shows profit or loss • the decisive point | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For SUMMARY
Alternatives for ABSTRACT
- conceptual
- theoretical
- conjectural
- intellectual
- metaphysical
- philosophical
- speculative
- abstruse
- attributive
- filch
- formal
- general
- generalized
- generic
- ideal
- imaginary
- incorporeal
- intangible
- nonspecific
- purloin
- representational
- synopsis
- ascriptive
- nonempirical
- abridge
- abridgment
- abstraction
- abstractionist
- cabbage
- compendium
- epitome
- epitomize
- hook
- lift
- nobble
- nonfigurative
- nonobjective
- outline
- pilfer
- pinch
- precis
- remove
- separate
- snarf
- sneak
- steal
- summarize
- swipe
- withdraw