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synopsis

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of synopsis

a short statement of the main points

I don't need to know every little plot twist; just give me a synopsis of the movie.

Synonyms of synopsis

abstract, brief, digest, encapsulation, epitome, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume), roundup, rundown, sum, summarization, summary, wrap-up

Words Related to synopsis

abbreviation, abridgment (or abridgement), compend, compendium, condensation, curtailment, shortening

simplification, streamlining

rehash, reprise

conclusion, epilogue (also epilog)

Near Antonyms of synopsis

amplification, enlargement, expansion

addendum, supplement

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