adj
Uncommon
concluding
kuhn-KLOO-dihng
Concluding (adj) means coming at the end; final. Example: “In her concluding remarks, she thanked the whole team.”
adj
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Coming at the end; final.
"In her concluding remarks, she thanked the whole team."
"The concluding chapter of the book ties together all the earlier stories."
"We watched the concluding scene of the film with tears in our eyes."
How to use concluding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFinal, or closing.
Common pairings
concluding remarks
concluding chapter
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What does “concluding” mean?
The word “concluding” means coming at the end; final. In plain terms, final, or closing.
How do you pronounce “concluding”?
“Concluding” is pronounced kuhn-KLOO-dihng (/kənˈkluːdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “concluding” in a sentence?
Here is “concluding” used in a sentence: “In her concluding remarks, she thanked the whole team.”
What part of speech is “concluding”?
“Concluding” is an adjective.
Is “concluding” a common word?
“Concluding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "concluding" and "final"?
"Concluding" and "final" both describe something coming at the end, and they are largely interchangeable, as in a "concluding remark" or "final remark." "Concluding" often emphasizes the act of bringing something to a close, such as summarizing or wrapping up, while "final" simply marks position in a sequence.
How is "concluding" used differently from "conclusive"?
"Concluding" describes something that comes at the end, such as a concluding paragraph, while "conclusive" describes evidence or an argument that settles a question beyond doubt. A concluding statement is not necessarily conclusive proof of anything; it simply marks the end of a piece of writing or speech.
What is a "concluding paragraph" in an essay?
A concluding paragraph is the final section of an essay, coming at the end to summarize the main points or bring the discussion to a close. It typically restates the essay's key ideas without introducing new arguments.
