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Do i make myself clear

🇬🇧 UK //duː aɪ meɪk maɪˈsɛlf klɪə// 🇺🇸 US //du aɪ meɪk maɪˈsɛlf klɪr//

Meaning of Do i make myself clear

A phrase used to check if someone understands what has been said.

In simple words: Am I understood?

Do i make myself clear in a sentence

• I explained the rules again and asked, 'Do I make myself clear?'
• After the lecture, the professor asked, 'Do I make myself clear?'
• 'We start at nine. Do I make myself clear?' he emphasized as he looked around.
• As the meeting ended, he asked, 'Do I make myself clear to everyone?'

How to use Do i make myself clear

Use when checking if your explanation was understood. Appropriate in informal and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of a clear glass – can they see through?

Related words

Collocations with Do i make myself clear

• make oneself clear
• make it clear
• clear explanation
• clear understanding
• clear instructions

Synonyms for Do i make myself clear

• Is that clear?
• Do you understand?
• Am I being clear?
• Is that understood?
• Have I explained myself?

Common mistakes with Do i make myself clear

• Omitting the question mark at the end.
• Confusing it with 'Did I make myself clear?'
• Using it when the listener appears confused.

Frequently asked questions about Do i make myself clear

What does Do i make myself clear mean?

Am I understood?

What is the definition of Do i make myself clear?

A phrase used to check if someone understands what has been said.

How do you use Do i make myself clear in a sentence?

I explained the rules again and asked, 'Do I make myself clear?'

Can you give another example of Do i make myself clear?

After the lecture, the professor asked, 'Do I make myself clear?'

What are synonyms for Do i make myself clear?

Common alternatives include Is that clear?, Do you understand?, Am I being clear?, Is that understood?, Have I explained myself?.

What words go with Do i make myself clear?

It commonly pairs with make oneself clear, make it clear, clear explanation, clear understanding, clear instructions.

What are common mistakes when using Do i make myself clear?

Omitting the question mark at the end. Confusing it with 'Did I make myself clear?' Using it when the listener appears confused.

How do you pronounce Do i make myself clear?

US: //du aɪ meɪk maɪˈsɛlf klɪr//, UK: //duː aɪ meɪk maɪˈsɛlf klɪə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Do i make myself clear?

Use when checking if your explanation was understood. Appropriate in informal and formal contexts.