excerpt
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A short section taken from a longer piece of writing, film, or music.
Synonyms and antonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The teacher read an _____ from the novel aloud to the class."
Answer: excerpt
In your own words, what does "excerpt" mean?
A short section taken from a longer piece of writing, film, or music.
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