explain
verb (used with object)
to make plain or clear; render understandable or intelligible.
am explaining
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present progressiveof explain (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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I am explaining what we don’t want to own, and then what we like.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
He said: "We have an opponent in Arsenal who have the fire, almost two decades without winning the Premier League. I am explaining reality. Everything is so comfortable at City but opponents don't wait."
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2023
Police need to know that it is a toy gun; I do hope I am explaining a scenario that will never happen in our area.
From The Verge ● Dec. 4, 2014
“Mrs. Vilkas, please tell the commander that I am explaining the situation to our friends,” said Mr. Lukas.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
"First, I am explaining to you how my Formula 86 Delayed Action Mouse-Maker is vurrrking. Listen carefully."
From "The Witches" by Roald Dahl
