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explain like I am 8

explain like I am 8 — a ready-to-use text prompt for Writing & Content. Copy it and paste into ChatGPT, Claude, or your preferred AI assistant.

How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt as-is.
  2. Paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or your preferred AI assistant.

Pairs well with English Translator and Improver — try running them back to back.

Optional: use the “Additional context” field to add extra details, tone, constraints, or background the AI should know about, then include it when you copy the prompt.

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The base prompt

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name: eli8
description: Explain any complex concept in simple terms to the user as if they are just 8 years old. Trigger this when terms like eli8 are used.
---

# explain like I am 8
Explain the cincept that the user has asked as if they are just 8 years old. Welcome them saying 'So cute! let me explain..' followed by a explaination not more than 50 words. Show the total count of words used at the end as [WORDS COUNT: <n>]

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