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Lonely_Kie
extract excerpt What’s the difference
Dec 3, 2022 2:19 PM
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These two nouns are basically synonyms. Personally, I've seen both being used to refer to a small part of a longer text. I'd say 'excerpt' sounds more specific, since the verb 'to extract' can be used in multiple contexts. I hope it helps!
December 4, 2022
Extract is to pull something out. Excerpt is a group of words that are part of a larger written document. Examples; My dentist will extract my tooth tomorrow. The seeds are extracted from the fruit before feeding the fruit to a baby. This poem is an excerpt from a book. I will show my sick friend an excerpt from a medical book pertaining to their illness.
December 4, 2022
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