What is another word for details?

Common synonyms for details include particular, insideinformation, contingent, detail, item.

What is the opposite of details?

Antonyms of details include summary, overview, generalities, gist, outline.

Synonyms for

Details

Noun / dɪˈteɪlz / / ˈdi:teɪlz / Another word for details — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Details are small pieces of information that give a full understanding of something.

Synonyms & similar words

particular insideinformation contingent detail item point particulars facts information data specifics particularities particularization circumstances features attributes elements aspects items points particulars niceties distinctions nitty-gritty

Synonyms by register

Formal

particulars specifics elements components

Informal

ins and outs nitty-gritty lowdown scoop

Literary

minutiae niceties

Antonyms

summary overview generalities gist outline essence

Common collocations

in detail
details emerge
provide details
missing details
exact details
full details
specific details

Word family

noun detail

verb detail

adjective detailed

adverb detailedly

Usage note

The word 'details' often refers to small, specific pieces of information. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with 'devils', which is a common mondegreen.

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