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closing-paragraph
/ˈkləʊ.zɪŋ ˈpær.ə.ɡrɑːf/
[/ˈkləʊ.zɪŋ ˈpær.ə.ɡrɑːf/]
the final paragraph of an essay
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A closing paragraph is the last paragraph of an essay that sums up the main points. It leaves the reader with the key message.
Example
End your essay with a strong closing paragraph.
End your essay with a strong closing paragraph.
Etymology
From 'close' plus 'paragraph'.
How & Where It’s Used
The summarising final part of an essay.