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EXPLAINED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Explained.

How to pronounce explained:

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Explained - as a verb

Make plain and comprehensible

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
explicate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform
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)
excuse
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
justifyvindicate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He explained the rules of the game to the new players."
"She explained her reasoning behind the decision."
"The teacher explained the concept to the confused student."
"The tour guide explained the history of the ancient ruins."
"I explained the situation to my parents so they would understand."
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Word Game Points

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

EXPLAINED has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is EXPLAINED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, explained is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPLAINED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is EXPLAINED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, explained is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPLAINED has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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