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explaining

[ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ]

explaining Definition

to make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving information about it.

Using explaining: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "explaining" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She spent hours explaining the rules of the game to her little sister.

  • Example

    The teacher is good at explaining difficult concepts to his students.

  • Example

    He had a hard time explaining why he was late for work.

  • Example

    Can you explain how this machine works?

explaining Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for explaining

Phrases with explaining

  • to give an explanation for one's actions or behavior

    Example

    He was asked to explain himself after being caught cheating on the exam.

  • to provide an explanation that makes something seem less important or serious than it really is

    Example

    He tried to explain away his absence from the meeting, but no one believed him.

  • to explain something in a very simple and easy-to-understand way

    Example

    Can you please explain how the internet works to me like I'm five?

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Summary: explaining in Brief

'Explaining' [ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ] is the act of making something clear or easy to understand by providing information or descriptions. It is often used in educational or instructional contexts, such as 'The teacher is good at explaining difficult concepts to his students.' 'Explaining' can also be used in phrases like 'explain oneself,' meaning to justify one's actions, or 'explain away,' meaning to downplay the importance of something.

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