Words and Phrases for Conclusion

Words and Phrases for Conclusion

We can use all kinds of linking words and phrases in our written or oral communication to join our ideas, sentences and paragraphs together. They make our writing smoother and more beautiful. We can use them to express contrast or comparison, to summarize, to give reason or result or sequence ideas. In today’s lesson, we will look at a variety of words and phrases for conclusion.

1. In conclusion
2. Finally
3. In brief/briefly
4. Ultimately
5. Overall
6. In the end
7. To sum up
8. Everything considered
9. On the whole
10. By and large
11. At the end of the day
12. For the most part
13. As a result

In conclusion

Meaning: used to say that what you are about to say or write is the last thing regarding that matter.

• In conclusion, this study confirms that a diet is an effective method for healing the disease.
• In conclusion, the study suggests that birds migrating from Europe to Africa are unlikely to carry the virus.

Words and Phrases for Conclusion

Finally

Meaning: used to introduce a reason or a final point.

• Finally, an agreement was reached between the writer and the publisher.
• After a lot of red tape, they finally managed to get a loan from the bank.

In brief/briefly

Meaning: used for summarizing and introducing a clear overview.

• In brief, the meeting was a huge success.
• Briefly, we thought it would be best to accept their offer.

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Ultimately

Meaning: in the end.

• Ultimately, people usually regret the chances they didn’t take.
• As a rule, divorce ultimately leads to financial instability and a lack of social support.

Words and Phrases for Conclusion

Overall

Meaning: taking everything into account.

• Overall, prices have gone to heaven after the Covid-19 pandemic.
• I hope the mark from the test won’t seriously affect my overall Maths grade.

In the end

Meaning: finally, after everything has been considered.

• In the end, all rivers flow into the sea.
• The Manchester United fans were disappointed by the result but in the end, Manchester City deserved to win.

To sum up/summarize

Meaning: used to give a brief summary of something.

• To sum up, you have to exercise and eat healthily for a healthy heart.
• I won’t go into details, but to summarize, the patient woke up safely from the anaesthetics and was taken to the recovery room.

Words and Phrases for Conclusion

Everything considered

Meaning: used to say that both good and bad sides of something were considered.

• Everything considered, the differences between the education systems of the two countries were insignificant.
• I agree that a laptop is smaller than a desktop but everything considered, it can do anything a desktop can. 

On the whole

Meaning: in general, taking everything into account.

• On the whole, lighter wall colour will make the room look bigger.
• On the whole, the public in the city was conservative regarding education.

By and large

Meaning: everything considered, on the whole.

• By and large, Mary’s dad had an easy life.
• The chairman wanted to point out that by and large, he was satisfied with the sales.

At the end of the day

Meaning: used to give the most important point.

• At the end of the day, we are all grateful for the good things in our lives.
• At the end of the day, I think it is too much money to spend on a holiday.

Words and Phrases for Conclusion

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For the most part

Meaning: mostly, usually.

• Scientists, for the most part, are very committed to their studies and research.
  
• For the most part, Sandra was an honourable person, quite reasonable.

As a result

Meaning: used to introduce a conclusion.

• Tom didn’t arrive at work on time too often and as a result, he got sacked.
• As a result of the war between neighbourhood gangs, street violence escalated.

Words and phrases for conclusion