explanation
gb/ˌɛksplənˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɛksplənˈeɪʃən/
A2
Engels
~ 1600
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
entity
1
a statement that clarifies something
Words that help you understand something better.
Gebruikspatroon:
give [someone] an explanation of [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'explanation' with 'excuse'. An explanation gives information to help someone understand, while an excuse is often a reason for doing something wrong or failing to do something.
Synoniemen
clarification (Emphasizes the act of making something less confusing.)
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description (Focuses more on telling what something is like, not always on making it clearer.)
Antoniemen
confusion (The state of not understanding; the opposite of clarity.)
Woordcombinaties
clear explanation
|give an explanation
|detailed explanation
|brief explanation
|seek an explanation
Thema's
communication
|education
|daily life
Voorbeelden
- The teacher gave a clear explanation of the new rules.
- His explanation helped me understand the process.
- She asked for an explanation about the delay.
- The police demanded an explanation for his actions.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I need an explanation of this word.
- The teacher gave an explanation of the game.
- Can you give me an explanation?
- He gave a short explanation.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
entity
2
a reason for an action or event
A reason you give for why something happened.
Gebruikspatroon:
give [someone] an explanation for [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may use 'because' directly instead of forming a noun phrase with 'explanation'. For example, 'I want because you were late' is incorrect; it should be 'I want an explanation for why you were late'.
Synoniemen
justification (A reason meant to defend or support an action.)
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reason (A general term for why something happened, not always given formally.)
Antoniemen
mystery (Something without a known reason or cause.)
Woordcombinaties
reasonable explanation
|offer an explanation
|demand an explanation
Thema's
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- He gave no explanation for his absence.
- There is a simple explanation for this mistake.
- The manager demanded an explanation for the missing money.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I want an explanation for your late arrival.
- She gave an explanation for her choice.
- He had no explanation for the noise.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
explanation
IPA
GB/ˌɛksplənˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɛksplənˈeɪʃən/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
ex - plan - a - tion (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: explanation
- Plural: explanation, explanations
Woordfamilie
Forms
explanations
noun
Core family
explain
verb A2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unexplainable
adjective
Advanced or less common
Uitdrukkingen
by way of explanation
1/bˈaɪ wˈeɪ əv ˌɛksplənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
used to introduce clarification
Used before giving more information to help someone understand what you mean.
Voorbeelden
- By way of explanation, let me tell you what happened yesterday.
- She offered, by way of explanation, that she had been ill.
owe someone an explanation
1/ˈoʊ sˈʌmwˌʌn ən ˌɛksplənˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
be required to give a reason
To have a duty to tell someone the reason for something you did.
Voorbeelden
- You owe me an explanation for disappearing last night.
- He owes his team an explanation about the decision.