in other words

ADVERB

namely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

especially i.e. particularly specially specifically

STRONG

videlicet viz.

WEAK

by way of explanation expressly id est in plain English scilicet strictly speaking that is to wit

Antonyms

STRONGEST

broadly commonly generally usually

ADVERB

scilicet

Synonyms

WEAK

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

ADVERB

videlicet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

namely that is

STRONG

viz.

WEAK

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

CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

WEAK

as a choice as a substitute as an alternative conversely either in preference to in turn on the other hand or but or else or only preferentially

Antonyms

WEAK

neither nor without choice

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A source close to the talks with the unions and business told me "you can't grid the negotiations" - in other words, the announcement couldn't be fitted into a neat government timetable.

From BBC

He was, in other words, a cruel man.

From The Wall Street Journal

Or, in other words, how was it that slavery became acceptable to so many in a country founded on principles of freedom and liberty?

From The Wall Street Journal

They were, in other words, using money with intention to secure what was important to them.

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