Definition of "summary"
Kid-friendly meaning of summary, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.
What does "summary" mean?
summary (noun) — a short way to tell the main idea of something long.
Example sentences using "summary"
Grade K–2
Write a summary of the book.
Grade 3–5
The teacher asked for a short summary of chapter three.
Grade 6–8
Writing a good summary forces you to figure out what the author actually thought was most important.
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