Compound Adverbs - Simplification or Generalization

Dive into English compound adverbs for simplification or generalization, like "in a nutshell" and "by and large".

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in a word [adverb]

used to provide a single-word summary or description of something

Ex: In a word , the meal was delicious .

in conclusion [adverb]

used to signal the end of a discussion or presentation by summarizing the main points

Ex: After analyzing the data and considering different perspectives , we can , in conclusion , assert that the economic benefits of the proposed policy outweigh its potential drawbacks .

in essence [adverb]

used to get to the most important parts of something

Ex: In essence , the message of the speech was about the importance of unity and cooperation .

in other words [adverb]

used to provide an alternative or clearer way of expressing the same idea

Ex: He 's frugal with his money ; in other words , he 's careful about how he spends it .

in short [adverb]

in a way that efficiently captures essential details without unnecessary elaboration

Ex: In short , the new policy promotes sustainability in the workplace .

in summary [adverb]

used to provide a brief and straightforward explanation of the main points or ideas

Ex: In summary , the novel explores themes of love , loss , and redemption through the experiences of its characters .

to put it (simply|mildly|briefly) [adverb]

used to introduce a simplified version of a statement

Ex: To put it briefly , the company 's financial situation is precarious , and we need to take action immediately .

all in all [adverb]

used to provide a general summary of a situation

Ex: All in all , it 's been a challenging year , but we 've managed to overcome many obstacles .

by and large [adverb]

used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

Ex: By and large , the company 's policies are fair and equitable for all employees .

for the most part [adverb]

used to indicate that something is generally true or applies in the majority of cases

Ex: For the most part , the company 's products are of high quality and reliable .

on the whole [adverb]

used to provide a general assessment of a situation

Ex: On the whole , the company 's performance has improved significantly over the past year .

Compound Adverbs
Temporal Expressions	Place or Extent	Clarifying & Informing	Emphasis or Distinction
Simplification or Generalization	Expressing Contrast	Comparison or Illustration	Giving Explanation
Condition or Consequence