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- pronunciation:
- ihk
spleIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
explains, explaining, explained |
| definition 1: |
to give information so that another person can understand something.
The teacher explained the directions to the students.
- synonyms:
- show
- similar words:
- demonstrate, get across, interpret
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| definition 2: |
to give reasons for.
Please explain why you were not at work this morning.- similar words:
- defend
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| related words: |
define, solve |
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| derivation: |
explainable (adj.) |
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