explained
Translation
explained, accounted for
Examples
The teacher explained the lesson.
The teacher explained the lesson.
She explained that she was tired.
She explained that she was tired.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) explained ((sth.)) (sb.) explained (sth.) The teacher explained the lesson.
((sb.)) explained that... (sb.) explained that... She explained that she was tired.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clarified, described, defined
Etymology
The verb 'explain' with the past tense and past participle suffix '-ed'.
Memory Tips
The '-ed' ending signals that the action happened in the past. 'He explainED it yesterday.'