conclusion
gb/kəŋklˈuʒən/ us/kəŋklˈuʒən/
A2
Inglese
~ 1400
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Sostantivo
B1
entity
1
final decision or judgment
The final idea or decision you have after thinking about something carefully.
Schema d'uso:
reach/come to/draw [a conclusion]
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
question (Represents uncertainty or doubt rather than a settled judgment.)
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uncertainty (Indicates lack of a decision or final opinion.)
Collocazioni
reach a conclusion
|draw a conclusion
|come to a conclusion
|jump to a conclusion
|logical conclusion
Temi
thinking
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- After reviewing all the evidence, the jury reached their conclusion.
- From the data, scientists drew the conclusion that the species was endangered.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- We came to the conclusion that it was too late.
- He made the conclusion after reading the book.
- The teacher asked us to write our conclusion.
- My conclusion is that we need more time.
- They reached a conclusion together.
Sostantivo
A2
entity
2
final part of something
The last part of something, like a story or meeting.
Schema d'uso:
in [the/a] conclusion of [something]
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse 'in conclusion' (used to sum up arguments) with 'at the conclusion of' (meaning at the end of something).
Sinonimi
ending (A general term for the final part of something; less formal than 'conclusion'.)
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close (Often used for events or activities ending.)
Contrari
beginning (The starting point of something.)
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opening (The first part of an event or piece of writing.)
Collocazioni
in conclusion
|at the conclusion of
|conclusion of the meeting
|story's conclusion
Temi
communication
|arts
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The movie's conclusion was both surprising and satisfying.
- In the conclusion of his speech, he thanked everyone for their support.
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- The story had a happy conclusion.
- We left at the conclusion of the game.
- Please wait until the conclusion of class.
- At the conclusion of lunch, we went for a walk.
- I liked the conclusion of the film.
Sostantivo
B2
entity
3
result or outcome
The final result of something that happens.
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
cause (Refers to what makes something happen, not what happens at the end.)
Collocazioni
successful conclusion
|foregone conclusion
Temi
science
|business
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The negotiations ended in a successful conclusion for both sides.
- Given their lead, victory was a foregone conclusion.
- The project reached its natural conclusion after five years.
- This marks the conclusion of months of hard work.
Esempi per chi studia
- The game had a sad conclusion.
- We saw a good conclusion to the race.
- It was a bad conclusion for our team.
- The test had a surprising conclusion.
Grammatica
Forma base
conclusion
IPA
GB/kəŋklˈuʒən/
US/kəŋklˈuʒən/
Sillabe e accento
con - clu - sion (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (clu)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: conclusion
- Plural: conclusions
Famiglia di parole
Forms
conclusions
noun
Core family
conclude
verb B1
Related words
conclusive
adjective B2
conclusively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
inconclusive
adjective B2
inconclusively
adverb
Espressioni
foregone conclusion
1/fˈɔɹɡˈɔn kəŋklˈuʒən/
fixed phrase
result certain to happen
Something that is sure to happen and cannot be changed.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.