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- [in ey nuht-shel]
- /ɪn eɪ ˈnʌtˌʃɛl/
- /ɪn ə ˈnʌt.ʃel/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in ey nuht-shel]
- /ɪn eɪ ˈnʌtˌʃɛl/
Definitions of in a nutshell words
- noun in a nutshell the shell of a nut. 1
- idioms in a nutshell in a nutshell, in very brief form; in a few words: Just tell me the story in a nutshell. 1
- adverb in a nutshell in summary 1
- phrase in a nutshell You can use in a nutshell to indicate that you are saying something in a very brief way, using few words. 0
- noun in a nutshell in essence; briefly 0
- noun in a nutshell in brief or concise form; in a few words 0
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Origin of in a nutshell
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English nutescell; see nut, shell
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Parts of speech for In a nutshell
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in a nutshell popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in a nutshell usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in a nutshell
adj in a nutshell
- pointed — having a point or points: a pointed arch.
- compendious — containing or stating the essentials of a subject in a concise form; succinct
- concise — Something that is concise says everything that is necessary without using any unnecessary words.
- laconic — using few words; expressing much in few words; concise: a laconic reply.
- meaty — of or like meat.
adv in a nutshell
- shortly — in a short time; soon.
- in brief — lasting or taking a short time; of short duration: a brief walk; a brief stay in the country.
- summarily — in a prompt or direct manner; immediately; straightaway.
- in short — having little length; not long.
- succinctly — Archaic. drawn up, as by a girdle. close-fitting. encircled, as by a girdle.
Antonyms for in a nutshell
adj in a nutshell
- large — of more than average size, quantity, degree, etc.; exceeding that which is common to a kind or class; big; great: a large house; a large number; in large measure; to a large extent.
- unabridged — not abridged or shortened, as a book.
- loose — free or released from fastening or attachment: a loose end.
- slack — not tight, taut, firm, or tense; loose: a slack rope.
- uncondensed — reduced in volume, area, length, or scope; shortened: a condensed version of the book.
adv in a nutshell
- permanently — existing perpetually; everlasting, especially without significant change.
- at length — If someone does something at length, they do it after a long period of time.
- long-winded — talking or writing at tedious length: long-winded after-dinner speakers.
- verbosely — characterized by the use of many or too many words; wordy: a verbose report.
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