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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After speaking with other poets whose work had appeared on state exam papers, she believes that is standard practice, with the selections kept confidential until the exams take place.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

And I think mostly that’s because I don’t have this other side of stuff that is distracting me from anything.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

If the company can stick to its road map and app developers join in, that is.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Last month, China kept a trade surplus of $105 billion, from $85 billion in April, a gap that is worrying for European economies and other governments.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He’s bragging like forty-six is a big number, but half of that is his lacrosse team.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

that is

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