Explained Meaning in English

word · lemma: explain

US

/ɪksˈpɫeɪnd/

ik-PLAYND

UK

/ɛksplˈeɪnd/

ik-SPLAYND

Definition

Past form of 'explain'. It means made something clear by giving details, reasons, or information; in passive use, it can mean that something was made clear.

Usage & Nuances

Usually followed by what was made clear: 'explain the problem', 'explain why'. 'Explained to' is used before a person: 'She explained it to me.' Learners often confuse 'explain me' with the correct 'explain to me'.

• Spanish: explicó - explicado
• Portuguese (BR): explicou - explicado
• Portuguese (PT): explicou - explicado
• Chinese (Simplified): 解释了 - 被解释
• Chinese (Traditional): 解釋了 - 被解釋
• Hindi: समझाया - समझाया गया
• Arabic: شرح - تم شرحه
• Bengali: বুঝিয়েছিলেন - ব্যাখ্যা করেছিলেন
• Russian: объяснил - объяснила - объяснили
• Japanese: 説明した
• Vietnamese: đã giải thích
• Korean: 설명했다
• Turkish: açıkladı
• Urdu: سمجھایا
• Indonesian: menjelaskan

Example Sentences

The teacher explained the answer slowly.

basic

He explained why he was late.

basic

The rules were explained on the first day.

basic

She explained it to me like I was five.

natural

No one explained how this machine works.

natural

That doesn't mean everything is explained.

natural