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CEFR A2 · Phrases
spell out
/spɛl aʊt/ Headword: spell 📚 Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
To spell out means to explain something in a very clear and detailed way, so that there is no confusion or misunderstanding. It often implies giving every single detail.
Synonyms
explain clearly
clarify
detail
elaborate
explicate
Antonyms
confuse
obscure
simplify
Translations
spell out in your language
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عربي
توضيح شيء ما يعني شرحه بتفصيل شديد ووضوح.
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اردو
کسی چیز کو واضح طور پر بیان کرنے کا مطلب ہے کہ اسے بہت تفصیل سے سمجھانا۔
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हिंदी
किसी बात को स्पष्ट रूप से बताने का मतलब है उसे बहुत विस्तार से समझाना।
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中文
“详细说明”意味着非常清晰和详细地解释某事。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
To spell out means to explain something very clearly. You give all the details. You make sure everyone understands.
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Memory TipImagine literally spelling out each letter of a word to make it clear.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Could you please spell out (explain clearly) the instructions for this game?
I had to spell out (explain in detail) my plan to the team so everyone understood.
The teacher asked him to spell out (say letters) his name slowly for her.
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