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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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Compound Adverbs
in a word
[Adverb]

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

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

Ex: Throughout this essay , we have explored the historical context of the conflictin conclusion, understanding these historical factors is crucial for finding a sustainable resolution .
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in essence
[Adverb]

used to get to the most important parts of something

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

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in short
[Adverb]

in a way that efficiently captures essential details without unnecessary elaboration

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

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used to introduce a simplified version of a statement

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all in all
[Adverb]

used to provide a general summary of a situation

Ex: All in all, it was a productive meeting , and we made significant progress on the agenda items .
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by and large
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used to indicate that something is mostly the case or generally true

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

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on the whole
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used to provide a general assessment of a situation

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