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EXPLAINING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Explaining.

Explaining - as a verb

Make plain and comprehensible

Example: "He explained the laws of physics to his students"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
explicate20
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Define

Example: "The committee explained their plan for fund-raising to the dean"

Serve as a reason or cause or justification of

Example: "Your need to sleep late does not excuse your late arrival at work"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excuse15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
justify20vindicate15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Explaining - as a noun

Explanation

Example: "You've got some explaining to do!"

Example Sentences

"She spent hours explaining the concept to her students."
"He did a great job explaining the rules of the game."
"I need someone to help me in explaining the situation to the management."
"The professor is known for his ability in explaining complex theories."
"The teacher began explaining the next chapter in the textbook."
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Word Game Points

Is EXPLAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, explaining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXPLAINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is EXPLAINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, explaining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPLAINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is EXPLAINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, explaining is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPLAINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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