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in other wordsused to introduce a clearer or more precise way of saying something

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: used to introduce a clearer or more precise way of saying something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˈʌðər wɜrdz/

Korean meaning: 다시 말해서, 즉, 바꿔 말하면

Korean pronunciation: 인 **아**더 **워**드즈

Example Sentences

  • He's financially challenged; in other words, he's totally broke.
  • The project was unsuccessful; in other words, it was a complete disaster.
  • She's between jobs; in other words, she's binge-watching Netflix all day.

in other words

ADVERB

//ɪn ˈʌðər wɜrdz//

used to introduce a clearer or more precise way of saying something

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪn ˈʌðər wɜrdz/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn ˈʌðə wɜːdz/

🌳Etymology

Origin

This phrase emerged in Middle English and has been used since at least the 14th century. It combines common Germanic and Romance elements that were already established in English by that time, developing naturally as a way to rephrase or clarify statements.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

He's financially challenged; in other words, he's totally broke.

The project was unsuccessful; in other words, it was a complete disaster.

😄 Fun example

She's between jobs; in other words, she's binge-watching Netflix all day.

😄 Fun example

The meeting was postponed; in other words, nobody showed up.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

that is to saynamelyspecificallyto put it differentlyin simpler terms

Antonyms

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