that is

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In other words; that is to say. Used to introduce a clarification or explanation

Pronunciation

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Word forms

that is

Etymology

From Old English þæt is.

Synonyms

that is to say i.e. better put in other words put differently that is to put it another way what this means is
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