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in other words

ADVERB
namely
Synonyms
STRONGEST
especially i.e. particularly specially specifically
STRONG
videlicet viz.
WEAK
by way of explanation expressly id est in plain English scilicet strictly speaking that is to wit
Antonyms
STRONGEST
broadly commonly generally usually
ADVERB
scilicet
Synonyms
WEAK
by way of explanation especially expressly i.e. id est in plain English particularly specially specifically strictly speaking that is to wit videlicet viz.
ADVERB
videlicet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
namely that is
STRONG
viz.
WEAK
by way of explanation especially expressly i.e. id est in plain English particularly scilicet specially specifically strictly speaking to wit
CONJUNCTION
or
Synonyms
WEAK
as a choice as a substitute as an alternative conversely either in preference to in turn on the other hand or but or else or only preferentially
Antonyms
WEAK
neither nor without choice

Example Sentences

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It’s almost perfect, in other words, for repelling crowds.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The tax benefit, in other words, doesn’t explain the outperformance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It is, in other words, completely meaningless in the grand scheme of things.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

There is, in other words, much to criticize about millennial feminism, and there are many lessons to learn.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

So, in other words, I was lucky to have a job, and keeping Sharaud and his posse another year would be pushing the envelope.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers