conclusion
gb/kəŋklˈuʒən/ us/kəŋklˈuʒən/
A2
English
~ 1400
következtetés, befejezés, vég, eredmény, kimenetel
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
reach/come to/draw [a conclusion]
After reviewing all the evidence, the jury reached their conclusion.
Az összes bizonyíték áttekintése után az esküdtszék végső következtetésre jutott.
From the data, scientists drew the conclusion that the species was endangered.
Az adatokból a tudósok arra a következtetésre jutottak, hogy a faj veszélyeztetett.
Don't jump to conclusions without knowing all the facts.
Her conclusion was that the plan was too risky.
The report's main conclusion is that more research is needed.
Learner examples
We came to the conclusion that it was too late.
Arra a következtetésre jutottunk, hogy már túl késő volt.
He made the conclusion after reading the book.
A könyv elolvasása után jutott erre a következtetésre.
The teacher asked us to write our conclusion.
My conclusion is that we need more time.
They reached a conclusion together.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'conclusion' with 'summary'. A summary is a short restatement of main points, while a conclusion is a final decision or judgment based on those points.
Meaning
final decision or judgment
Collocations
reach a conclusion
|draw a conclusion
|come to a conclusion
|jump to a conclusion
|logical conclusion
Synonyms
decision (Focuses more on making a choice between options, not necessarily after reasoning.)
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judgment (Often implies an evaluation or opinion formed about something or someone.)
Antonyms
question (Represents uncertainty or doubt rather than a settled judgment.)
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uncertainty (Indicates lack of a decision or final opinion.)
Themes
thinking
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The final idea or decision you have after thinking about something carefully.
A judgment, decision, or opinion reached after considering facts, evidence, or reasoning.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
in [the/a] conclusion of [something]
The movie's conclusion was both surprising and satisfying.
A film befejezése egyszerre volt meglepő és kielégítő.
In the conclusion of his speech, he thanked everyone for their support.
Beszéde végén megköszönte mindenkinek a támogatást.
At the conclusion of the meeting, we all went home.
The book's conclusion tied up all the loose ends.
We stayed until the conclusion of the concert.
Learner examples
The story had a happy conclusion.
A történetnek boldog befejezése volt.
We left at the conclusion of the game.
A meccs végén mentünk el.
Please wait until the conclusion of class.
At the conclusion of lunch, we went for a walk.
I liked the conclusion of the film.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'in conclusion' (used to sum up arguments) with 'at the conclusion of' (meaning at the end of something).
Meaning
final part of something
Collocations
in conclusion
|at the conclusion of
|conclusion of the meeting
|story's conclusion
Synonyms
ending (A general term for the final part of something; less formal than 'conclusion'.)
|
close (Often used for events or activities ending.)
Antonyms
beginning (The starting point of something.)
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opening (The first part of an event or piece of writing.)
Themes
communication
|arts
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The last part of something, like a story or meeting.
The ending section or final part of something such as a speech, book, meeting, or event.
NOUN
B2
3
The negotiations ended in a successful conclusion for both sides.
A tárgyalások mindkét fél számára sikeres eredménnyel zárultak.
Given their lead, victory was a foregone conclusion.
Az előnyük alapján a győzelmük borítékolható volt.
The project reached its natural conclusion after five years.
This marks the conclusion of months of hard work.
Learner examples
The game had a sad conclusion.
A meccs szomorú eredménnyel zárult.
We saw a good conclusion to the race.
Láttuk, hogy a verseny jó eredménnyel zárult.
It was a bad conclusion for our team.
The test had a surprising conclusion.
Meaning
result or outcome
Collocations
successful conclusion
|foregone conclusion
Synonyms
result (A broader term for what happens because of an action or event.)
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outcome (Often used in contexts like processes, experiments, or competitions.)
Antonyms
cause (Refers to what makes something happen, not what happens at the end.)
Themes
science
|business
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The final result of something that happens.
The outcome or result of an action, process, or situation.
Grammar
Dictionary form
conclusion
IPA
GB/kəŋklˈuʒən/
US/kəŋklˈuʒən/
Syllables & stress
con - clu - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (clu)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: conclusion
- Plural: conclusions
Word family
Forms
conclusions
noun
Core family
conclude
verb B1
Related words
conclusive
adjective B2
conclusively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
inconclusive
adjective B2
inconclusively
adverb
Expressions
foregone conclusion
1/fˈɔɹɡˈɔn kəŋklˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
result certain to happen
Something that is sure to happen and cannot be changed.
Examples
- With their skill, winning was a foregone conclusion.
- It seemed like a foregone conclusion that he would get the job.
jump to conclusions
1/d͡ʒˈʌmp tə kəŋklˈuʒənz/
idiom
decide too quickly without facts
To decide something is true without having all the facts.
Examples
- Don't jump to conclusions before you hear both sides of the story.
- She saw him with another woman and jumped to conclusions.
in conclusion
1/ˈɪn kəŋklˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
to introduce final statement
Used to show you are saying your last idea or summary.
Examples
- In conclusion, we must act now to protect the environment.
- In conclusion, I believe this plan will work.
- In conclusion, I would like to thank everyone for coming.