Synonyms for

Summaries

Verb / ˈsʌmɜ:i:z / Another word for summaries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A summary is a brief statement or account of the main points of something.

Synonyms & similar words

summary sumup abstracts digests synopses recaps reviews outlines briefs summations condensations abridgments compilations roundups recounts narratives accounts versions explanations descriptions interpretations reports

Synonyms by register

Formal

abstracts digests compilations recaps

Informal

rundowns briefs takeaways lowdowns

Literary

epitomes abridgments

Antonyms

expansions details elaboration explanations discussions narratives

Common collocations

  • executive summaries
  • meeting summaries
  • chapter summaries
  • project summaries
  • detailed summaries
  • brief summaries
  • written summaries

Word family

noun summary
verb summarize
adjective summary

Usage note

The word 'summaries' is the plural form of 'summary'. It is commonly used in academic, business, and general contexts to refer to brief statements or accounts of the main points of something.

Example sentences

  1. I wrote a summary of the movie for my friend who missed it.
  2. The news anchor gave a summary of the days events.
  3. We had to read a summary of the article before discussing it in class.
  4. I always write a summary of my notes after a lecture.
  5. The teacher asked us to give a summary of the book we read over the weekend.

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