EXCERPT: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EXCERPT?

Need another word that means the same as “excerpt”? Find 23 synonyms and 30 related words for “excerpt” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Excerpt” are: excerption, extract, selection, part, section, piece, portion, fragment, snippet, clip, bit, reading, take out, recite, repeat, say again, reproduce, restate, retell, echo, iterate, parrot

Excerpt as a Noun

Definitions of "Excerpt" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “excerpt” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A short extract from a film, broadcast, or piece of music or writing.
• A passage selected from a larger work.

Synonyms of "Excerpt" as a noun (12 Words)

bit	The cutting part of a drill usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press. He had a bit of good luck.
clip	The act of clipping or snipping. He gave me a clip on the ear.
excerption	A passage selected from a larger work.
extract	A short passage taken from a text, film, or piece of music. An extract from a historical film.
fragment	A small part broken off or separated from something. Nathan remembered fragments of the conversation.
part	That which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation. They resisted every effort on his part.
piece	An instance of some kind. The children acted out a comic piece to amuse the guests.
portion	The allotment of some amount by dividing something. He ll marry her fast enough when he knows the sum of her portion.
reading	The action or skill of reading. He was famous for his reading of Mozart.
section	A segment of a citrus fruit. A section of face showing the position of the organs of speech.
selection	A plot of land acquired by selection. I make Dayflower the selection for the Irish 1000 Guineas.
snippet	A small piece of anything (especially a piece that has been snipped off. Snippets of information about the war.

Usage Examples of "Excerpt" as a noun

• She read out excerpts from an article in the Times.
• He presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings.

Excerpt as a Verb

Definitions of "Excerpt" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “excerpt” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Take an excerpt or excerpts from (a text.
• Take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy.
• Take (a short extract) from a text.

Synonyms of "Excerpt" as a verb (11 Words)

echo	Ring or echo with sound. The house echoed with shouts.
extract	Extract by the process of distillation. The table is extracted from the report.
iterate	Run or be performed again. The function iterates.
parrot	Repeat mindlessly. Encouraging students to parrot back information.
recite	Recite in elocution. The doctor recited the list of possible side effects of the drug.
repeat	Repeat an earlier theme of a composition. A watch repeater that repeats hours and quarters.
reproduce	Produce a copy of. He reproduced the feeling of sadness in the portrait.
restate	To say, state, or perform again. He restated his opposition to abortion.
retell	Tell (a story) again or differently. Retell a story.
say again	Indicate.
take out	Remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract.

Usage Examples of "Excerpt" as a verb

• A book excerpted in this week's Time magazine.
• The notes are excerpted from his forthcoming biography.

Associations of "Excerpt" (30 Words)

allusion	The practice of making allusions. A classical allusion.
alternative	Serving or used in place of another. She had no alternative but to break the law.
annotate	Add notes to (a text or diagram) giving explanation or comment. The scholar annotated the early edition of a famous novel.
annotation	A comment or instruction (usually added. Marginal annotations.
apostrophe	The mark (‘) used to indicate the omission of one or more letters from a printed word.
choice	One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen. You can have a sofa made in a choice of forty fabrics.
citation	An official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement. The student s essay failed to list several important citations.
cite	Make reference to. The writ cited only four of the signatories of the petition.
collector	A person who collects things. A tax collector.
decision	The ability or tendency to make decisions quickly decisiveness. A decision unfavorable to the opposition.
extract	Extract by the process of distillation. A shampoo with extract of camomile.
following	Immediately following in time or order. Tried to outrun the following footsteps.
incoming	Arriving at a place or position. An incoming call.
menu	A list of dishes available in a restaurant. They worked rapidly down the menu of reports.
notation	A note or annotation. He added a short notation to the address on the envelope.
option	Buy or sell an option on. He has no option but to pay up.
optional	Available to be chosen but not obligatory. A wide range of optional excursions is offered.
ostensive	Directly demonstrative.
pick	Hit lightly with a picking motion. He used a pick to clean the dirt out of the cracks.
publish	Have (one’s written work) issued for publication. We pay 25 for every letter we publish.
quotation	The practice of quoting from books or plays etc. A quotation from Bart k s Fourth String Quartet.
quote	Put quote marks around. A quote from Wordsworth.
random	Lacking any definite plan or order or purpose; governed by or depending on chance. A random sample of 100 households.
reference	The use of a source of information in order to ascertain something. He carried an armful of references back to his desk.
selection	A plot of land acquired by selection. The store carried a large selection of shoes.
sentence	Pronounce a sentence on somebody in a court of law. His sentence was 5 to 10 years.
typographic	Relating to or occurring or used in typography. A typographical error.
use	The action of using something or the state of being used for a purpose. He warned against the use of narcotic drugs.
vote	Reject something by means of a vote. They are ready to put it to a vote.
wording	The manner in which something is expressed in words. The standard form of wording for a consent letter.