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To explain further, vs In explanation

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'To explain further' is commonly used when you want to provide additional information or details on a topic. 'In explanation' is less common and is typically used to introduce an explanation or to indicate that what follows is an explanation.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 1536 views

To explain further,

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to provide additional information or details on a topic.
  • could you explain further, please?
  • "I cannot explain further, sir."
  • I can explain further, if you'll allow me to turn off the stove.
  • "l cannot explain further, sir."
  • Can the Commission explain, further, why it is not intervening directly with the Rashaida Bedouin?
  • The Council has inserted some new recitals in order to explain further certain aspects of the draft Directive.
  • Please tell me I don't have to explain further.
  • BTS further explains that, in signing the Agreement, it did not seek to achieve regional economic development nor possible inward investment in the first place.
  • Ryanair further explains that, by providing the Airport with a large number of passengers, it helps to maximise its non-aviation revenues and terminal utilisation.
  • The UK authorities further explain that, in order to value this hypothetical rent, the VOA can use several methods.
  • BTS further explains that, when the Agreement was concluded, the airport had sufficient operational capacity to increase passenger numbers in subsequent years, and therefore did not expect an additional increase in fixed costs related to increased capacity.
  • Ryanair further explains that, at the time the Agreement was concluded, the Airport operated below its available capacity and that it would have been able to accommodate competitors of Ryanair.
  • Let me explain further my thoughts.
  • The Slovak authorities further explain that, although they are of the opinion that the Agreement with Ryanair does not involve State aid, they have asked the Airport for an ex-post analysis of the profitability of the Agreement.
  • We asked the MEPs dealing with the proposals on the reform of the Stability and Growth Pact to explain further.
  • If anything is unclear or you have any questions, I can explain further.
  • They drill and... beyond that, I can't explain further.
  • The Commission will explain further how it intends to use economics for State aid policy.
  • I think that we must go further, and ask them to explain what they want this European project to mean, what they expect of it, in other words we must demand a sort of political verification.
  • Poland explains that the 2011 MEIP study resulted also in a positive NPV. Poland explains further that the public shareholders of the airport manager conducted on this basis the subsequent capital injections.

Alternatives:

  • to elaborate on
  • to provide more details
  • to delve deeper into

In explanation

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is typically used to introduce an explanation or to indicate that what follows is an explanation.

Alternatives:

  • by way of explanation
  • as an explanation
  • for the purpose of explaining

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