Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Outline.
How to pronounce outline:
US
Outline - as a noun
The line that appears to bound an object
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lineation9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bound8boundary14bounds9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abstract12precis10synopsis13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sum-upsummary14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Outline - as a verb
Describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
Example: "Sketch the outline of the book"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adumbrate14sketch15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
depict11describe13draw8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Draw up an outline or sketch for something
Example: "Draft a speech"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
draft9Trace the shape of
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delineate10limn6Hypernyms (Closely Related)
draw8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She quickly sketched an outline of her design on paper."
"The professor handed out an outline of the day's lecture."
"The detective made an outline of the suspect's profile."
"He presented an impressive outline of his business plan to the investors."
"The artist filled in the outline of the drawing with vibrant colors."
Word Game Points
Is OUTLINE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, outline is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OUTLINE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is OUTLINE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, outline is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOUTLINE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is OUTLINE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, outline is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOUTLINE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.
