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We looked up the meaning of excerpt during class reading.
What does Excerpt mean?
An excerpt is a short part of a longer text.
Dictionary definition
A short part taken from a longer piece of writing.
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Excerpt
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e · xce · rpt · strongest beat: xce
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WordExcerpt.
Partnoun.
MeaningExcerpt means An excerpt is a short part of a longer text.
ExampleExample: We looked up the meaning of excerpt during class reading.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- e · xce · rpt
- Strongest beat
- xce
- Ending
- rpt
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on xce.
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Synonyms
Words like Excerpt
passageCommon similar word used in school contexts.
extractRelated term with a slightly different use.
Antonyms
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full textUseful contrast in reading or writing context.
complete workAnother contrast to clarify meaning.
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Excerpt word family
Base word
excerpt
noun
excerpt
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