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synopsis

/sɪˈnɒpsɪs/
sy · nop · sis sɪ · ˈnɒp · sɪs
English Definition
n. a brief summary or general survey of something
中文释义
概要，摘要
Significado en Español
sinopsis
한국어 뜻
개요, 줄거리
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tóm tắt, bản tóm tắt
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Example Sentence

Please write a synopsis of the novel.

请写一份这部小说的概要。

Synonyms
summary overview outline
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “synopsis”:

  1. A expansion
  2. B elaboration
  3. C extension
  4. D summary
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D — summary. “synopsis” means n. a brief summary or general survey of something

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The back of the book gave a short ______ of the whole exciting story.

  1. A synopsis
  2. B rumor
  3. C riddle
  4. D melody
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A — synopsis. “synopsis” means n. a brief summary or general survey of something

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Common questions about “synopsis”

What does “synopsis” mean?

synopsis — n. a brief summary or general survey of something. In Chinese: 概要，摘要.

How do you pronounce “synopsis”?

synopsis is pronounced /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sy · nop · sis.

How do you use “synopsis” in a sentence?

Please write a synopsis of the novel. (请写一份这部小说的概要。)

What are synonyms for “synopsis”?

summary, overview, outline — all close in meaning to synopsis (n. a brief summary or general survey of something).

Is “synopsis” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. synopsis appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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