Synonyms for

Excerpts

Verb / ˈeksɜ:pts / / eˈksɜ:pts / Another word for excerpts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Excerpts are small parts of a longer written work or speech that are selected and published separately.

Synonyms & similar words

extract selection takeout excerption excerpt passages clips snippets quotation extracts segments fragments pieces quotations quotes selections samples cuts portions parts bits sections parcels chips modules

Synonyms by register

Formal

selections extracts passages fragments

Informal

bits pieces snippets clips

Literary

gleanings fragments selections

Antonyms

whole entirety completeness original unabridged fullness

Common collocations

  • read excerpts
  • publish excerpts
  • excerpt from a book
  • excerpt from a speech
  • short excerpts
  • key excerpts
  • selected excerpts
  • excerpt from the article

Word family

noun excerpt
verb excerpt

Usage note

While 'excerpt' can be used as a verb, it is much more common as a noun. Ensure the context clearly indicates a portion taken from a larger work.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher read an excerpt from a story to the class.
  2. I found an interesting excerpt from a book I want to read.
  3. The magazine has an excerpt from the new movie.
  4. She wrote an excerpt of her speech on a note card.
  5. The website has many excerpts from famous speeches.

Quotes

  • "I spent a lot of time on the excerpt, and I think it's OK," he said.
  • "I'm excited to read the excerpt in the magazine," said the fan.
  • "The excerpt captures the essence of the entire book," said the critic.

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