What does outline mean?
Outline means A line marking the boundary of an object figure..
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/ˈaʊtlaɪn/ · noun
A line marking the boundary of an object figure..
From this point of vantage, we were able to gain an impression of the massive outlines of the main structure, and its intricate maze of girders.
Painters, by their outlines, colours, lights, and shadows, represent the same in their pictures.
the outline of a speech
He stood transfixed before the unaccustomed view of London at night time, a vast panorama which reminded him […] of some wood engravings far off and magical, in a printshop in his childhood. They dated from the previous century and were coarsely printed on tinted paper, with tinsel outlining the design.
Wikipedia items featuring books usually outline them after giving their background.
At her invitation he outlined for her the succeeding chapters with terse military accuracy ; and what she liked best and best understood was avoidance of that false modesty which condescends, turning technicality into pabulum.
Use outline when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Outline means A line marking the boundary of an object figure..
Common synonyms include reverse inline, delineate, abstract, trace.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
From this point of vantage, we were able to gain an impression of the massive outlines of the main structure, and its intricate maze of girders.
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