detail

Everyday

1. A detail is a small fact or part of something. tree →
2. Details are information, like name, address and phone number. tree →
3. «In detail» means fully, including all the small parts. tree →
4. To detail something is to describe it fully. tree →

In the lessons

In writing lessons pupils add detail (adjectives, senses, examples) to make writing vivid; in art they draw fine details. In science they record observations in detail. In online safety lessons never give your personal details to strangers. Phrases: in detail, add detail, attention to detail, contact details, personal details, go into detail.

Examples

• Add more detail to your story. tree →
• She described the dragon in great detail. tree →
• Look at the small details in the painting. tree →
• Write down your contact details. tree →
• Never share your personal details online. tree →
• I can't remember every detail. tree →
• The plan was detailed and clear. tree →
• They would sit there in the empty nursery, recalling fondly every smallest detail of that dreadful evening. tree →

Note

Countable noun (details). «In detail» has no «a». Adjective «detailed» means with many details. Stress: DEE-tail (both British and American also say di-TAIL). «Details» about a person (name, address) are private information.