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Explain
ɪkˈspleɪn
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
500 - 600
500 - 600
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000. Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
Explain -
To make something clear or easy to understand by describing or giving reasons for it
Voorbeeld: Can you explain the rules of the game to me?
Gebruik: formalContext: educational settings, professional discussions
Opmerking: This is the most common meaning of 'explain' and is used to clarify information or concepts.
To give reasons for an event or situation
Voorbeeld: He explained that he was late because of traffic.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: everyday conversations, work explanations
Opmerking: This meaning is used to provide justification or rationale for something that has occurred.
To provide information in detail about a subject or topic
Voorbeeld: The professor explained the theory in great detail.
Gebruik: formalContext: academic presentations, technical discussions
Opmerking: This usage involves giving a thorough account or analysis of a particular subject.
Synoniemen van Explain
clarify
To make something clear or easy to understand by explaining it further or in more detail.
Voorbeeld: Can you clarify your point about the new project timeline?
Opmerking: Clarify often implies providing additional details to enhance understanding.
elucidate
To explain something in a way that makes it clear and understandable.
Voorbeeld: The professor elucidated the complex theory with simple examples.
Opmerking: Elucidate is often used in formal or academic contexts to convey a deeper level of explanation.
expound
To present or explain an idea or theory in detail.
Voorbeeld: The author expounded on the themes of love and loss in her novel.
Opmerking: Expound is used when discussing complex or detailed topics in a thorough manner.
interpret
To explain the meaning of something by providing one's own understanding or analysis.
Voorbeeld: The art historian interpreted the painting as a commentary on political corruption.
Opmerking: Interpret often involves offering a personal perspective or analysis of the subject being explained.
Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Explain
Break it down
To explain something in simpler or more detailed terms.
Voorbeeld: Can you break down the steps for me?
Opmerking: This phrase implies a more detailed explanation or simplification.
Put it simply
To explain something in a straightforward or easy-to-understand manner.
Voorbeeld: Let me put it simply, we need to finish by Friday.
Opmerking: This phrase suggests making the explanation easier to grasp.
Spell it out
To explain something clearly and in detail.
Voorbeeld: I need you to spell out what you mean by 'restructuring'.
Opmerking: This phrase emphasizes the need for explicit and detailed explanation.
Lay it out
To explain or present something clearly and systematically.
Voorbeeld: Could you lay out the plan for the project?
Opmerking: This phrase suggests presenting the explanation in an organized manner.
Make it clear
To provide an explanation that removes any ambiguity or confusion.
Voorbeeld: Please make it clear why this decision was made.
Opmerking: This phrase emphasizes the need to remove any doubt or uncertainty in the explanation.
Break it to me gently
To explain something difficult or unpleasant in a sensitive way.
Voorbeeld: I know it's bad news, but can you break it to me gently?
Opmerking: This phrase implies delivering a delicate explanation, especially for sensitive topics.
Get the message across
To explain or communicate something effectively so that it is understood.
Voorbeeld: I need to get the message across that we must work harder.
Opmerking: This phrase emphasizes the successful delivery and understanding of the explanation.
Put into perspective
To provide an explanation that helps understand the relative importance or significance of something.
Voorbeeld: Let's put this situation into perspective by considering all angles.
Opmerking: This phrase involves offering an explanation that contextualizes or frames the subject matter.
Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Explain
Break it down for me
This phrase means to explain something in simpler or more detailed terms to aid comprehension.
Voorbeeld: Can you break it down for me? I'm having trouble understanding.
Opmerking: Similar to 'explain', but emphasizes the need to simplify or provide more detail.
Tell me in plain English
This expression requests for an explanation to be given in simple, easy-to-understand language without jargon or technical terms.
Voorbeeld: Can you tell me in plain English what you mean by that?
Opmerking: Focuses on using everyday language for explanation rather than technical or complex terms.
Give me the lowdown
This slang term means to provide a detailed explanation or summary of a situation or event.
Voorbeeld: Give me the lowdown on what happened at the meeting.
Opmerking: Informal way of asking for a detailed explanation or summary of a topic.
Can you shed some light on that?
This idiom asks for an explanation or clarification to help understand a topic or situation better.
Voorbeeld: I'm a bit confused; can you shed some light on that concept for me?
Opmerking: Suggests requesting further information or clarification to understand something clearly.
Explain - Voorbeelden
Explain to me how this works.
Can you please explain why you did that?
She tried to interpret the poem and explain its meaning.
Grammatica van Explain
Explain - Werkwoord (Verb) / Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form)
Lemma: explain
Vervoegingen
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): explained
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): explaining
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): explains
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): explain
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): explain
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
explain bevat 2 lettergrepen: ex • plain
Fonetische transcriptie: ik-ˈsplān
ex plain , ik ˈsplān (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)
Explain - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie
De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
explain: 500 - 600 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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