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explanations

Pronunciation: [ˌɛk Splə ˈneɪ ʃənz]

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Learn how to use explanations in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) explanations are the things that help us understand why something is the way it is. It's like when a teacher tells you how something works so it makes sense in your mind.

Example

The teacher gave clear explanations about how plants grow, which helped the students understand better.

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Without any explanations, the math problems seemed confusing to the class.

Example

Can you give me some explanations about why the sky is blue?

Context: “reasoning”

(noun) explanations can also be reasons given to make something clearer or justify a decision. It's like saying why you think something is right or wrong.

Example

Her explanations for why she chose that book were thoughtful and well-reasoned.

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His lack of explanations about his actions made everyone suspicious.

Example

What are your explanations for why we should follow the rules?

How to pronounce explanations

Pronunciation: [ˌɛk Splə ˈneɪ ʃənz]

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