in\ short

in\ short
• in short
• in a word
adv. phr.
Briefly; to give the meaning of what has been said or written in a word or in a few words; in summary.

The children could play as long as they liked, they had no work to do, and nobody scolded them; in short, they were happy.

The speaker didn't know his subject, nor did he speak well; in brief, he was disappointing.

John is smart, polite, and well-behaved. In a word, he is admirable.

••
briefly; to summarize; in a word; in other words (also in short)

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