Excerpt
Excerpt noun - A part taken from a longer work.
Usage example: he'll read an excerpt from the novel at the book signing
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Synonyms for Excerpt
Selection is a synonym for excerpt in extract topic. In some cases you can use "Selection" instead a noun "Excerpt", when it comes to topics like citation. popular alternative
Selection
Selection noun - A passage selected from a larger work.
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Synonyms for Selection
Excerpt is a synonym for selection in preference from among choices topic. You can use "Excerpt" instead a noun "Selection". popular alternative
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How words are described
| good | good excerpt | good selection |
| full | full excerpt | full selection |
| particular | particular excerpt | particular selection |
| small | small excerpt | small selection |
| Other adjectives: audio. | ||
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