CEFR B2

excerpt

noun

Meaning

A short passage or extract taken from a book, film, or piece of music.

Examples

The article included a brief excerpt from the author's latest novel.
She read an excerpt from her favorite poem during the open mic night.

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excerpt (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksɜːrt/

Definition

A short passage or extract taken from a book, film, or piece of music.

Examples

The article included a brief excerpt from the author's latest novel.
She read an excerpt from her favorite poem during the open mic night.
This excerpt from the symphony is particularly beautiful.

How to Use excerpt

excerpt from (prepositional phrase): To take a passage from a larger work. — "This excerpt from the book discusses the author's childhood."

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