In other words
phrase
Used to express something in a different way or to clarify what was previously said.
She's very stubborn. In other words, once she has made up her mind, it's not easy to convince her otherwise.
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- in other words
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phrase
Used to express something in a different way or to clarify what was previously said.
She's very stubborn. In other words, once she has made up her mind, it's not easy to convince her otherwise.
Often appears as...
- in other words
- this means...
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Clarification Tool
Use 'in other words' to clarify complex ideas or jargon in simpler terms for better understanding.
The device uses biometrics for authentication, in other words, it can recognize your fingerprint.
Pro Tip 2/3Restatement for Emphasis
It's often used to restate a point more clearly or emphasize it by presenting it in a new way.
He's not interested in attending the meeting, in other words, he won't be there.
Pro Tip 3/3Signal for Paraphrase
Signals that you're about to paraphrase your own or someone else's words for clarity.
The weather forecast is dire, in other words, expect heavy rain all weekend.
Pro Tip 1/3Clarification Tool
Use 'in other words' to clarify complex ideas or jargon in simpler terms for better understanding.
The device uses biometrics for authentication, in other words, it can recognize your fingerprint.
Pro Tip 2/3Restatement for Emphasis
It's often used to restate a point more clearly or emphasize it by presenting it in a new way.
He's not interested in attending the meeting, in other words, he won't be there.
Pro Tip 3/3Signal for Paraphrase
Signals that you're about to paraphrase your own or someone else's words for clarity.
The weather forecast is dire, in other words, expect heavy rain all weekend.
Pro Tip 1/3Clarification Tool
Use 'in other words' to clarify complex ideas or jargon in simpler terms for better understanding.
The device uses biometrics for authentication, in other words, it can recognize your fingerprint.
Pro Tip 2/3Restatement for Emphasis
It's often used to restate a point more clearly or emphasize it by presenting it in a new way.
He's not interested in attending the meeting, in other words, he won't be there.
Pro Tip 3/3Signal for Paraphrase
Signals that you're about to paraphrase your own or someone else's words for clarity.
The weather forecast is dire, in other words, expect heavy rain all weekend.
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