in other words

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase

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

en-au-in other words.ogg en-us-in other words.ogg

in other words

Compare various calques such as Spanish en otras palabras, Portuguese em outras palavras, French en d'autres termes and Italian in altre parole.

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

paraphrase in so many words or words to that effect

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