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synopsis

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/ · UK /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis means: A short account of the main points of a book, play, or other written work.

noun

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A short account of the main points of a book, play, or other written work.

  • Please send a short synopsis.
  • The synopsis explains the main events of the play.
  • I read several synopses before choosing a book.

How to use it: a synopsis of something (She wrote a synopsis of the novel.)

Similar words: summary, outline

Common phrases: a brief synopsis, a plot synopsis, synopsis of something

Questions about synopsis

What does synopsis mean?

A short account of the main points of a book, play, or other written work.

What is synopsis in other languages?

Türkçe: özet · Español: sinopsis · Français: synopsis · Deutsch: Zusammenfassung · Italiano: sinossi · 日本語: あらすじ

How do you pronounce synopsis?

In American English /sɪˈnɑpsɪs/; in British English /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/.

How do you use synopsis in a sentence?

Please send a short synopsis. The synopsis explains the main events of the play.

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