Conclusion meaning in English
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Definition
a conclusion: a result; a completion, an ending
In conclusion, (I'm leaving you): To summarize, (I'm leaving you)
Examples
- "Conclusions : Bruno Delavigne, defendant and San Francisco-based businessman, is excluded as the biological father of plaintiff, Danica Delavigne, Australian-born troublemaker."
- "Subject: My Conclusions on Quincy"
- "In conclusion, and as a result of your hard work, I would like to propose the next step in your therapy"
- "Bruno : In conclusion, my trip to London has been difficult at times."
- "Comfort: Non-existent Conclusion"
- "Conclusions : Sarah Delavigne, San Francisco-based trapeze artist, is excluded as the biological mother of Bruno Delavigne."
- "Subject: My conclusions on the outsourcing issue"
- "In conclusion, my trip to London has been difficult at times."
- "Conclusion: Montmartre Musk is not highly flammable!"
- "We'll meet sometime next week, and I'll give you my conclusions."
- "Conclusions : Brian Jones is excluded as the son of Bruno Delavigne."
- "In conclusion, I have no doubts that Quincy does his job adequately."
Exercise 1
Polly writes, "needless to say, he is our most valuable client".
Which of the following words or phrases is synonymous with the expression "needless to say"?
Which of the following words or phrases is synonymous with the expression "needless to say"?
Polly writes, "needless to say, he is our most valuable client".
Which of the following words or phrases is synonymous with the expression "needless to say"?
Which of the following words or phrases is synonymous with the expression "needless to say"?
"However" is a term used to introduce an idea or statement which contrasts with the one which has been introduced previously. For example "I love books, however I didn't like yours". This term can't replace the expression "needless to say".
"Nevertheless" is a term which is used to introduce a point that is not obvious, or to add contrast . For example, one could say "He was small, but he was powerful nevertheless".
"Needless to say" is an expression which means that it is "unnecessary" to say something because it is already obvious. For example: Our client is arriving at 8:30 for the meeting. Needless to say, everyone must be on time for the meeting.
"In conclusion" is a phrase used to summarize a discussion, report, speech etc. For example: In conclusion, I think the reforms are a good idea. The expression isn't synonymous with "needless to say".
Exercise 2
"Needless to say, he is our most valuable client".
Which of the following words or phrases is synonymous with the expression "needless to say"?
Which of the following words or phrases is synonymous with the expression "needless to say"?
"Needless to say, he is our most valuable client".
Which of the following words or phrases is synonymous with the expression "needless to say"?
Which of the following words or phrases is synonymous with the expression "needless to say"?
"However" is a term used to introduce an idea or statement which contrasts with the one which has been introduced previously. For example "I love books, however I didn't like yours". This term can't replace the expression "needless to say".
"Nevertheless" is a term which is used to introduce a point that is not obvious, or to add contrast. For example, one could say "He was small, but he was powerful nevertheless".
"Needless to say" is an expression which means that it is "unnecessary" to say something because it is already obvious or evident. For example: Our client is arriving at 8:30 for the meeting. Needless to say, everyone must be on time.
"In conclusion" is a phrase used to summarize a discussion, report, speech etc. For example: In conclusion, I think the reforms are a good idea. The expression isn't synonymous with "needless to say".
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