details
word · lemma: detail
/ˈditeɪɫz/
DEE-taylz
/dˈiːteɪlz/
DEE-taylz
Definition
Small individual facts or features that are part of something larger. It can also mean complete information about something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in plural: 'the details'. Common patterns: 'pay attention to detail', 'go into detail', 'send me the details'. 'Details' often means practical information such as time, place, or price.
Spanish: detallesPortuguese (BR): detalhesPortuguese (PT): detalhesChinese (Simplified): 细节 - 详情Chinese (Traditional): 細節 - 詳情Hindi: विवरण - ब्योराArabic: تفاصيلBengali: বিস্তারিত - বিস্তারিত তথ্যRussian: подробности - деталиJapanese: 詳細 - 詳細情報Vietnamese: chi tiếtKorean: 세부사항 - 자세한 정보Turkish: detaylarUrdu: تفصیلاتIndonesian: rincian - detail
Example Sentences
I don't know the details yet.
basic
She wrote down all the details of the trip.
basic
Please check the details before you buy the ticket.
basic
Can you text me the details when you get a chance?
natural
He always notices little details that everyone else misses.
natural
Let's talk about the big idea first and leave the details for later.
natural