May 22, 2012

Phrasal Verb: spell out

To spell out something (or spell something out) is to explain it in a very clear and detailed way.

Examples of use:
1. I don’t understand what you are talking about. Can you spell it out for me?

2. I’m sure I don’t have to spell out how important it is to practise your English as often as possible.

infinitive – spell out

present simple – spell out and spells out

-ing form – spelling out

past simple – spelt out

past participle – spelt out

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