Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with outline in American Collocation
outline
noun
countable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
US
/ˈaʊtˌlaɪn/
brief
brief
succinct
Applicants are initially invited to provide a brief outline of their idea.
vague
bare
sketchy
vague
The town has an interesting history, of which I know only a sketchy outline.
general
broad
rough
This article gives a rough outline of what you need to get yourself online.
basic
bare
basic
Let me give you a basic outline of the project.
detailed
detailed
For a more detailed outline of this course go to our Courses page.
not yet definite
provisional
tentative
A provisional outline of the programme follows – please note that this is subject to revisions.
prepare an outline
draft
prepare
sketch
I have sketched the outline of my argument in favour of a written constitution.
provide someone with an outline
give (someone)
present (someone with)
provide (someone with)
submit
Authors wishing to contribute are encouraged to submit an outline of a prospective paper.
change an outline
revise
You will probably need to revise your outline as you plan your essay.