a general description or an outline of something synonym survey Language Bankaboutsaying what a text is about
- The book is about homeless people in the cities.
- The report deals with the issue of homelessness in urban areas.
- The writer discusses the problems faced by homeless people.
- The article presents an overview of the issues surrounding homelessness.
- The novel explores the theme of friendship among homeless people.
- The first chapter examines the relationship between homelessness and drug addiction.
- The paper considers the question of why so many young people become homeless.
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