noun

explaining

noun

The act of making something clear or giving a reason for it.

"Explaining the rules took longer than playing the game."

How to Use Explaining

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe -ing form of "explain," used as a noun.

explainings plural

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_____ the rules took longer than playing the game.

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