Definitions

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

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

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It was, in other words, the perfect place for Heigl to retreat to when she made the decision to step back from Hollywood.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026

Part of the Sky takeover agreement is expected to be a "supply deal", in other words, that ITV Studios continues to make those ITV shows and that they remain on ITV.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

But a trillion — in other words, one thousand billions?

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

The rest of the book is, in other words, what we might have expected from the vice president.

From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026

He's not one of us, in other words.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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