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id est adv.
namely adv.
scilicet adv.
videlicet adv.

ADVERB

id est

Synonyms

WEAK

as it were i.e.

ADVERB

namely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

especially i.e. particularly specially specifically

STRONG

videlicet viz.

WEAK

by way of explanation expressly id est in other words in plain English scilicet strictly speaking to wit

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broadly commonly generally usually

ADVERB

scilicet

Synonyms

WEAK

by way of explanation especially expressly i.e. id est in other words in plain English particularly specially specifically strictly speaking to wit videlicet viz.

ADVERB

videlicet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

namely

STRONG

viz.

WEAK

by way of explanation especially expressly i.e. id est in other words in plain English particularly scilicet specially specifically strictly speaking to wit

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It consists of a mask that is placed over a victim’s nose and mouth and a suction device that creates negative pressure to pull out a stuck object.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Connor replied: "No, I absolutely accept that for patients some information here will have been lost and that is not acceptable."

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

An influencer is deemed one that is not in the Hollywood industry, but an average person.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026

If you are concerned, you can also set up a dual power of attorney — that is, appoint two or more people as your agents.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

I would shout at them, whenever I felt brave enough, that is.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

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