Definitions

that is

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

Example Sentences

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"Unfortunately, the industry as a whole has not succeeded in eradicating this cancer that is the abandonment of seafarers," said Arrachedi.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

The Labour Party “needs to change to get back as a party that is solidly on the side of working-class people,” Burnham said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

In any case, that is not actually what the interview was about.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

"They'll get something that is a copy from the runway or from a designer brand and sell it at a ridiculous price," Kenyan designer Zia Bett says – though she remains optimistic.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

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

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

that is

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