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

Example Sentences

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But while the consensus has the company burning more cash next year, McKenzie is predicting $500 million in positive free cash flow—a start, in other words.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

These gaps, in other words, reflect broader differences in access to wealth-building tools rather than differences in effort or ambition.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

He is a mirror, in other words, for Willy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

"We ignore at our peril the fact that these natural systems, in other words, nature's own economy, provide the foundation for our prosperity and our national security," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

We understood, in other words, how ridiculously fortunate we were, and we both felt an obligation not to be complacent.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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