Phrase guide

ELI5

phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

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  • ē′ĕl-ī-fīv′
  • ĕl′ē-fīv′
  • /ˌiː.ɛl.aɪ̯ˈfaɪ̯v/
  • /ˌɛl.iˈfaɪ̯v/
  • rhymes with -aɪv

1

phrase

Meaning 1

Provide an explanation that is very easy to understand.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet

Examples

  • Please ELI5 the whole thing.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Acronym of explain like I'm five [years old].