ஆங்கிலம்

outline

gb/ˈaʊtlˌaɪn/ us/ˈaʊtlˌaɪn/
B1 ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2800
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பெயர்ச்சொல் B1 entity
1

Main points or structure

A short plan or description that gives the main ideas but not all the details.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: an outline of [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes confuse 'outline' with 'headline'. A headline is a title for news or articles, while an outline is a structured plan or summary.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
summary (Focuses on giving the main points in brief form, often even shorter than an outline.) | plan (A more detailed arrangement or schedule; may include steps and timing.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
detail (Refers to small, specific pieces of information rather than a broad overview.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
brief outline |basic outline |detailed outline |outline of the report |course outline
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication |education |planning |work |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The teacher gave us an outline of the topics for the exam.
  • Before writing the essay, she prepared an outline of her main arguments.
  • The presentation began with an outline of the company's history.
  • He sent me an outline of the proposal before our meeting.
  • The book starts with an outline of the scientific method.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • We read an outline of the story.
  • The teacher showed us an outline of the lesson.
  • I wrote an outline before my speech.
  • She made an outline for her project.
வினைச்சொல் B1 action
2

Describe main points briefly

To explain something by giving only the main ideas, not all the details.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: to outline [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'outline' as a verb with 'highlight'. Highlight means to emphasize something, not necessarily to give its structure.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
summarize (Gives a condensed version; may be even briefer than outlining.) | sketch (Can mean to give a rough idea; less formal than 'outline'.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
elaborate (To give more detail rather than just the main points.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
outline a plan |outline a proposal |outline a strategy |outline the steps
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication |education |planning |work
உதாரணங்கள்
  • In her speech, she outlined the key points of the new policy.
  • The manager outlined the steps we need to take to finish the project.
  • He outlined his ideas for improving customer service.
  • The brochure outlines what the tour will include.
  • They outlined their proposal during the meeting.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • She outlined her plan to us.
  • The teacher outlined the lesson.
  • I will outline my idea for you.
  • He outlined the main steps.
பெயர்ச்சொல் B2 entity
3

Outer edge or silhouette

The shape or edge of something that you can see against a background.

பயன்பாட்டு முறை: the outline of [something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'outline' with 'contour'. 'Contour' is more technical and often used in geography or fashion design.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
silhouette (Specifically refers to a dark shape seen against a lighter background.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
interior (Refers to the inside part rather than the outer edge.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
faint outline |clear outline |dark outline |outline of a building
கருப்பொருள்கள்
visual |art |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
  • The outline of the mountain was visible against the sky.
  • I traced the outline of my hand on the paper.
  • We could just make out the outline of a ship in the fog.
  • The artist sketched the outline before adding details.
  • She drew an outline around the shape.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
  • I saw the outline of a tree.
  • He drew the outline of a house.
  • We could see the outline of a man.
  • She made an outline of her hand.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
outline
IPA
GB/ˈaʊtlˌaɪn/
US/ˈaʊtlˌaɪn/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
out - line (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (out)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
  • Base: outline
  • Plural: outlines
Verb
  • Base: outline
  • 3rd Person Singular: outlines
  • Present Participle: outlining
  • Past: outlined
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
outlines noun outlining verb outlined verb
Advanced or less common
outliner noun
சொற்றொடர்கள்

in outline

1
/ˈɪn ˈaʊtlˌaɪn/
fixed phrase

In general terms only

Said when giving only the main ideas without all the details.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • The plan looks good in outline, but we need more detail before starting.
  • In outline, the novel follows a classic hero's journey.

sketch out

1
/skˈɛt͡ʃ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb

Give an outline or rough version

To make or show the main parts of something without much detail.

உதாரணங்கள்
  • She sketched out her proposal on a piece of paper.
  • We need to sketch out our marketing plan before the meeting.
  • He sketched out the plot for his next book.
  • She sketched out her idea on a napkin.

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