English · Greetings & Phrases

in other words

/ɪn ˈʌðə wɜːdz/

[/ɪn ˈʌðə wɜːdz/]

that is to say

Intermediatephrase

Definition

Used to explain something again more clearly or simply.

Example

The flight is delayed; in other words, we will miss our connection.

The flight is delayed; in other words, we will miss our connection.

Etymology

A literal phrase meaning using different words to restate.

How & Where It’s Used

Introduces a clearer or simpler restatement of an idea.

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