In sum — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

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Meaning & Definition of In sum

In sum (phrase)

  1. in short, briefly

In sum (phrase) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in a few words

    "Please provide a explanation of the problem in sum."

    similar: briefly, compactly, concisely, crisply, curtly, elliptically, laconically, pithily, shortly, succinctly, summarily, tersely, in a nutshell, in a word, in brief, in short
    related: aphoristically, sententiously, exactly, precisely, abruptly, bluffly, bluntly, brusquely, monosyllabically
    opposite: diffusely, long-windedly, verbosely, wordily
    near: redundantly, repetitiously

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for In sum

The most common words with a similar meaning to In sum:

briefly, compactly, concisely, crisply, curtly, elliptically, laconically, pithily, shortly, succinctly, summarily, tersely, in a nutshell, in a word, in brief, in short

Antonyms & Opposite Words for In sum

Words with the opposite meaning of In sum:

diffusely, long-windedly, verbosely, wordily

Related Words for In sum

aphoristically, sententiously, exactly, precisely, abruptly, bluffly, bluntly, brusquely, monosyllabically

Near Antonyms of In sum

redundantly, repetitiously

Origin & Etymology of In sum

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about In sum

What does "In sum" mean?

"In sum" means in short, briefly. As a phrase, it is defined as: in short, briefly.

What is another word for "In sum"?

Other words for "In sum" include briefly, compactly, concisely, crisply, curtly, elliptically, laconically and pithily. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "In sum" you intend.

What are different ways to say "In sum"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "In sum". Common alternatives include briefly, compactly, concisely, crisply, curtly, elliptically, laconically, pithily, shortly and succinctly.

What is the opposite of "In sum"?

Antonyms of "In sum" include diffusely, long-windedly, verbosely and wordily. Near antonyms include redundantly and repetitiously.

How do you use "In sum" in a sentence?

Examples of "In sum" in a sentence: "Please provide a explanation of the problem in sum.".

Is "In sum" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"In sum" is a phrase.

What is the origin of the word "In sum"?

First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "In sum" meaning "in a few words"?

When "In sum" (phrase) means in a few words, synonyms include briefly, compactly, concisely, crisply, curtly and elliptically. Opposites in this sense include diffusely, long-windedly, verbosely and wordily.