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Definition

Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.

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In Context

  • "He has another appointment on Thursday. In other words, I don't think he'll be attending your gathering."
  • "On Tuesday evening he sent a message to the office of the Stamford paper, requesting that, as the "mountain could not wait upon Mahomet, Mahomet would go to the mountain,"—or, in other words, that the printer would call upon him, and receive an order for executing some hand-bills announcing Mr. Lambert's arrival, and his desire to see company."
  • "Hanks is known as being an avid reader of history and biography, and seems to seek out stories which offer a certain optimism and humanism. In other words, he plays – fundamentally – good people."
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Also Said As

  • to put it another way
  • put differently
  • that is to say
  • i.e.
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See Also

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