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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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By constitutional design, Congress may regulate only the “time, place, and manner” of federal elections – in other words, the procedural elements of elections for federal offices.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Spector said it’s simply hard to look past the fact that Norris is “intensively authentic” — in other words, the tough-guy meme exists for a reason.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

India, in other words, is rich in youth but poor in jobs.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

The justices, in other words, will decide this case the proper way—with full briefing, oral arguments, deliberation, and an opinion—rather than over the shadow docket, with little or no explanation.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

If you are a salesman, in other words, there is a tremendous temptation to try to spot the sucker.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell