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sum-up vs outline

outline vs sum-up

sum-up and outline both are nouns.

sum-up is not a verb while outline is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sum-up Yes No No No
outline Yes No Yes No
As nouns, outline is a hyponym of sum-up; that is, outline is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than sum-up:
  • sum-up: a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
  • outline: a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
sum-up (noun) outline (noun)
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form a schematic or preliminary plan
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
the line that appears to bound an object
sum-up (verb) outline (verb)
describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of
trace the shape of
draw up an outline or sketch for something
Difference between sum-up and outline

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