Definitions
- Describing the act of making something flat or level. - Referring to the process of clarifying or explaining a concept or idea. - Talking about the act of simplifying or making something easier to understand.
- Describing the act of opening or spreading out something that was previously folded or closed. - Referring to the process of revealing or disclosing information or events. - Talking about the act of developing or progressing over time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe an action or process.
- 2Both words involve revealing or clarifying something.
- 3Both words can be used in a figurative or literal sense.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Explanate refers to making something flat or clear, while unfold refers to revealing or disclosing information or events.
- 2Usage: Explanate is less common and more technical than unfold, which is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
- 3Connotation: Explanate is neutral in tone, while unfold can have positive or negative connotations depending on the context.
- 4Directionality: Explanate involves making something simpler or clearer, while unfold involves revealing something that was previously hidden or unknown.
- 5Physicality: Explanate is more physical and tangible, while unfold is more abstract and conceptual.
Remember this!
Explanate and unfold are both verbs that describe an action or process of revealing or clarifying something. However, explanate specifically refers to making something flat or clear, while unfold refers to revealing or disclosing information or events. Additionally, explanate is less common and more technical than unfold, which is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
