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de·tail

detail

 
 
parts of speech:
noun, verb
phrases:
in detail
features:
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part of speech: noun
pronunciation: di teIl [or] di teIl
definition 1: a small item; a particular.
I told Mom every detail about the dance.We heard that she was in the hospital, but don't know any details about what happened.
similar words:
item, point, respect
definition 2: all the particulars of something considered together.
If you get the details right, the model plane will be perfect.
synonyms:
particulars
similar words:
circumstance
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phrase: in detail
 
part of speech: verb
pronunciation: dih teIl [or] di teIl
inflections: details, detailing, detailed
definition: to describe or tell with all the particulars.
She detailed everything that happened on her trip.
synonyms:
spell out
similar words:
clarify, demonstrate, describe, narrate, relate
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