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- [in ey nuht-shel]
- /ɪn eɪ ˈnʌtˌʃɛl/
- /ɪn ə ˈnʌt.ʃel/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in ey nuht-shel]
- /ɪn eɪ ˈnʌtˌʃɛl/
Definitions of in a nutshell words
- noun in a nutshell the shell of a nut. 1
- idioms in a nutshell in a nutshell, in very brief form; in a few words: Just tell me the story in a nutshell. 1
- adverb in a nutshell in summary 1
- phrase in a nutshell You can use in a nutshell to indicate that you are saying something in a very brief way, using few words. 0
- noun in a nutshell in essence; briefly 0
- noun in a nutshell in brief or concise form; in a few words 0
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Origin of in a nutshell
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English nutescell; see nut, shell
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Parts of speech for In a nutshell
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in a nutshell popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
in a nutshell usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in a nutshell
adj in a nutshell
- pointed — having a point or points: a pointed arch.
- compendious — containing or stating the essentials of a subject in a concise form; succinct
- concise — Something that is concise says everything that is necessary without using any unnecessary words.
- laconic — using few words; expressing much in few words; concise: a laconic reply.
- meaty — of or like meat.
adv in a nutshell
- shortly — in a short time; soon.
- in brief — lasting or taking a short time; of short duration: a brief walk; a brief stay in the country.
- summarily — in a prompt or direct manner; immediately; straightaway.
- in short — having little length; not long.
- succinctly — Archaic. drawn up, as by a girdle. close-fitting. encircled, as by a girdle.
Antonyms for in a nutshell
adj in a nutshell
- large — of more than average size, quantity, degree, etc.; exceeding that which is common to a kind or class; big; great: a large house; a large number; in large measure; to a large extent.
- unabridged — not abridged or shortened, as a book.
- loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
- slack — not tight, taut, firm, or tense; loose: a slack rope.
- uncondensed — reduced in volume, area, length, or scope; shortened: a condensed version of the book.
adv in a nutshell
- permanently — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
- at length — If someone does something at length, they do it after a long period of time.
- long-winded — talking or writing at tedious length: long-winded after-dinner speakers.
- verbosely — characterized by the use of many or too many words; wordy: a verbose report.
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