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Explained

Verb / ɪˈkspleɪnd / Another word for explained — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

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

Synonyms & similar words

excuse explicate explain clarify elucidate interpret expound demonstrate define explicate illuminate unfold show exemplify illustrate rationalize unravel expose decode justify

Synonyms by register

Formal

elucidated clarified expounded articulated

Informal

laid out spelled out made clear broke down

Literary

unfolded illuminated disclosed

Antonyms

obscured confused muddled unclear vague mystified bewildered

Common collocations

  • clearly explained
  • well explained
  • explained in detail
  • explained the reason
  • explained the process
  • explained the situation
  • explained away

Word family

noun explanation
verb explain
adjective explanatory
adverb explainably

Usage note

The past participle 'explained' is often used passively, as in 'The concept was explained.' It can also be used attributively, as in 'an explained phenomenon'.

Example sentences

  1. The scientist explained the theory of relativity in simple terms.
  2. Can you explain how to solve this puzzle?
  3. The coach explained the rules of the game to the new players.
  4. I will explain the instructions one more time.
  5. The doctor explained the procedure to the patient.

Quotes

  • Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence.
  • To teach is to learn twice.
  • If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough.

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