easy
Her answer was concise and easy to understand.
What does Concise mean?
Concise means short, clear, and complete.
Dictionary definition
using only a few words while still being clear and complete.
Example sentences
Concise in a sentence
medium
The teacher asked for a concise summary.
hard
A concise message can save time without leaving out important details.
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Practice 1
What does concise mean?
Concise writing uses few words but still gives the needed information.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of concise?
Wordy means using too many words, which is the opposite of concise.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses concise correctly?
Concise can describe writing that is short and clear.
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Concise
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WordConcise.
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MeaningConcise means short, clear, and complete.
ExampleExample: Her answer was concise and easy to understand.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kun · syse
- Strongest beat
- syse
- Ending
- syse
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on syse.
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Synonyms
Words like Concise
Antonyms
Opposite words
wordyUsing too many words.
lengthyLong, sometimes longer than needed.
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Word family
Concise word family
Base word
concise
adjective
concise
Short and clear.
adverb
concisely
In a brief and clear way.
noun
conciseness
The quality of being concise.
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Hint for students
Concise means short, clear, and complete.
Common mix-up
Concise is not the same as wordy. Concise means concise means short, clear, and complete.
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Read this model sentence: The teacher asked for a concise summary. Clue words: teacher, asked, summary. Underline clue words that show why concise fits instead of wordy. Now write one new sentence that shows concise without using the word concise. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show concise?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The teacher asked for a concise summary." Why does concise fit better than wordy?
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