concisely
Definition
Adverb 1. In a concise manner; using few words to express much meaning. It describes the act of communicating information clearly and effectively without unnecessary detail or wordiness.
Usage
The adverb "concisely" modifies verbs related to communication, such as explain, state, write, reply, summarize, or present. It indicates that the action is performed in a brief but comprehensive way.
Examples
- The instructions were concisely written on a single page.
- He concisely outlined the three main points of the argument.
- Can you concisely summarize the article's conclusion?
- The report concisely describes the project's outcomes.
Advanced Usage
- "To put it concisely...": A phrase used to introduce a very brief summary of a complex point.
- To put it concisely, the proposal is not financially viable.
- "Stated/written/explained concisely": A common passive construction highlighting the quality of the communication.
- The complex process was concisely explained in the manual.
Variants and Related Words
- Concise (adjective): Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.
- She gave a concise answer to the question.
- Conciseness (noun): The quality of being concise.
- The conciseness of his writing is admirable.
Synonyms
- Briefly: For a short time; using few words.
- Succinctly: Expressed clearly and in a few words.
- Tersely: In a manner that is sparing of words, sometimes to the point of rudeness.
- In a nutshell: (Idiomatic) Using the fewest possible words.
Antonyms
- Verbosely
- Wordily
- Lengthily
- Diffusely
Related Idioms and Phrases
- In a few words: A phrase with a very similar meaning to "concisely."
- Explain the theory in a few words.
- To make a long story short: (Idiomatic) Used to introduce a concise summary.
- To make a long story short, we decided not to go.
Adverb
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in a concise manner; in a few words
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the history is summed up concisely in this book
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she replied briefly
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briefly, we have a problem
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to put it shortly
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