If you’ve ever sat there, searching the web for just the right phrasing to replace “does that make sense”, you’re in the right spot. Once you open this article, your search ends—here’s your full toolkit of fresh, everyday alternatives that sound natural, warm, and clear.

Alternatives to ask for clarity

• Is that clear
• Is this clear enough
• Am I being clear
• Does this look clear to you
• Do you follow what I mean
• Are you following so far
• Are you keeping up with me
• Is everything making sense
• Are you okay with what I just said
• Would you like me to explain again
• Do you want me to go over that one more time
• Should I clarify that part
• Do you need me to break that down
• Would it help if I explained differently
• Is this understandable
• Can you see what I’m getting at
• Do you see where I’m going with this
• Are you with me on this
• Is the point coming through
• Do you get what I mean
• Is that coming through clearly
• Does that register with you
• Has that landed for you
• Is this making sense so far
• Does this sound okay to you
• Is everything clear on your end
• Do you think that made sense
• Can I explain that better

• Would you prefer another explanation
• Is that alright with you

Friendly / informal alternatives

• Are you with me
• You get what I’m saying
• You following me so far
• Make sense to you so far
• Sound good to you
• Clear as mud? (tongue-in-cheek)
• Does it click for you
• You see what I mean
• Catch my drift
• Know what I’m talking about
• Are you seeing my point
• All good so far?
• Good so far?
• Does that work for you
• You good with that?
• Am I making sense to you
• Does that vibe with you
• Is that making sense in your mind
• Do you get the idea
• You’re on the same page so far, right?
• Does that idea land with you
• Is that hitting home
• Sound okay from your side
• All clear there?
• Does that ring a bell
• Think that adds up
• Are you okay with that idea
• You following the logic there
• Right so far?
• You cool with that?

Professional / formal alternatives

• Is that acceptable to you
• Does that meet your understanding
• Does that align with your view
• Are we in agreement on that
• Are you comfortable with that approach
• Does this correspond with your expectations

• Do you have any questions at this point
• Shall we proceed from here
• Would you like further elaboration
• Do you require additional clarification
• Is everything in order for you
• Is this information satisfactory
• Are you comfortable with these terms
• Does this explanation satisfy your inquiry
• Are you aligned with this concept
• Shall we confirm this understanding
• Is that within your comprehension
• Have I expressed that clearly
• Does this fulfill your requirements
• Would you like me to expand on that
• Are there any aspects that need clarification
• Do you need supplementation of this detail
• Is this consistent with your expectations
• Shall I restate that for clarity
• Are you okay with the current proposal
• Does this reflect your viewpoint
• Are you content with this interpretation
• Would you wish any further explanation
• Does this meet your needs
• Is that acceptable for you

Empathetic / supportive alternatives

• How does that land for you
• Does that feel clear to you
• Are you okay with what I just said
• Would you like me to explain more gently
• Is this making sense in your world
• Am I being clear enough for you
• Do you feel comfortable with that idea
• Shall I walk you through that again
• Would you feel better if I elaborated
• Is that manageable for you
• Are you following along without stress
• Does this resonate with your thinking
• Am I speaking in a way that makes sense to you
• Are we moving at a pace that works for you
• Is this clear from your perspective
• Would you prefer I slow down or repeat
• Do we need to revisit that part
• Are you okay with the information so far
• Do you want me to check in on any part
• How do you feel about that explanation
• Would you like a simpler version of that
• Is that making sense for you
• Are you comfortable with what I said
• Shall I rephrase that differently
• Does this align with how you think
• Are you processing this well
• Do you want to pause and ask anything
• Are you emotionally okay with this info
• Would you like me to clarify some specific bit
• Is this okay from your end

Creative / conversational alternatives

• Does that click with you
• You see where I’m heading
• Does it all add up for you
• Are you picking up what I’m putting down
• Does that strike a chord with you
• Are you picking this up
• Does that work in your book
• Are you catching the drift
• Does this mesh with your thinking
• You following the logic train
• Are we singing the same song here
• Are we on the same wavelength
• Does that make sense in your universe
• Are you riding with me on this
• Do you feel the connection there
• Does that paint the right picture
• Are you picking up the pieces
• Does it resonate with your side
• You tracking with me on this
• Is this coming together for you
• Are you vibing with that
• Does that connect the dots for you
• Are you connecting the dots here
• Does that sit right for you
• Are you on board with that idea
• Does that land in your mind
• You picking up what I said
• Does this ring true for you
• Are you cruising with me on this
• Does that feel right to you
• Are we aligned in that thinking

After-explanation check alternatives

• Shall we summarise the key points together
• Would it help to review what we covered
• Do you want me to recap that for you
• Can I walk you through the main take-aways
• Would you like a quick summary
• Shall I highlight the essentials again
• Do you want to check any parts of that
• Would you like me to highlight the critical aspects
• Are the main points clear to you
• Do you see the big picture now
• Have we covered everything you need
• Shall we revisit any of that
• Are the action items clear for you
• Would you like me to repeat or expand
• Do you feel confident moving forward
• Shall I point out the next steps
• Do you understand what comes next
• Are you ready to proceed with this
• Shall we close this point and move on
• Are you okay to move ahead
• Would you like me to swoop back to any detail
• Do you need a deeper dive on anything
• Are all your concerns addressed
• Shall we conclude this section
• Do you feel clear about what to do
• Would another explanation help
• Are you good to go with this
• Shall we wrap up this part
• Are you sure you’ve got what you need
• Would you prefer to revisit that later

Alternative phrasing for “Does that make sense” in writing & email

• Let me know if this is clear
• Feel free to ask if anything is unclear
• Please tell me if you’d like further explanation
• If anything doesn’t make sense, I’m happy to clarify
• I hope this is understandable — do ask if not
• Let me know if you’d like additional detail
• Please reach out if you need any clarification
• I trust this aligns with your understanding
• Kindly confirm if this is clear on your end
• Please advise if you require a further breakdown
• If anything is ambiguous, I can elaborate
• Let me know whether this suits you
• Please inform me if you’d like me to rephrase
• I hope this message comes across clearly
• Do tell me if you’d like me to expand
• Please indicate if you need more detail
• I hope you follow the logic here — let me know if not
• Grant me the chance to clarify any point if needed
• I expect this meets your understanding — please confirm
• Should you feel uncertain, I can explain again
• Please advise if you want a more detailed version
• I hope the above is clear — I’m open for questions
• Feel free to request further information if required
• Kindly let me know if anything needs revisiting
• I hope we’re aligned on this — tell me if not
• Should you need another explanation, I’m ready
• I trust you find this explanation satisfactory
• If you feel anything’s unclear, just ask
• Please review and confirm your understanding
• Let me know if you wish for a simpler version