outline - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a schematic or preliminary plan

Synonyms

• outline
• schema
• scheme

More generic

• plan
• program
• programme

Noun

a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory

Synonyms

• abstract
• outline
• precis
• synopsis

More generic

• sum-up
• summary

More specific

• apercu
• brief
• epitome

Noun

the line that appears to bound an object

Synonyms

• lineation
• outline

More generic

• bound
• boundary
• bounds

More specific

• coastline
• profile
• silhouette
• skyline

Verb

describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of

Synonyms

• adumbrate
• outline
• sketch

More generic

• depict
• describe
• draw

More specific

• block out

Verb

trace the shape of

Synonyms

• delineate
• limn
• outline

More generic

• draw

More specific

• contour
• lipstick

Verb

draw up an outline or sketch for something

Synonyms

• draft
• outline

More generic

• compose
• indite
• pen
• write

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