Definition
- (verb) To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of. “To explain a chapter of the Bible.”
- (verb) To give a valid excuse for past behavior.
- (verb) To make flat, smooth out.
- (verb) To unfold or make visible.
- (verb) To make something plain or intelligible.
Word stats
- Explain contains 7 letters: 3 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
- It uses 7 unique letters.
- Estimated syllable count: 2.
- Scrabble-style letter score: 16.
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What does Explain mean?
To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.
How many letters are in Explain?
Explain has 7 letters.
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