Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in other words
phrase
ɪn ˈʌðər wɜrdz
Definition
A phrase used to introduce a rephrasing or clarification of something previously stated.
Examples
- She didn’t like the movie. In other words, she thought it was boring.
- He decided to quit his job. In other words, he wanted a change.
Meaning
It indicates that the speaker is going to express a thought differently, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
Synonyms
- that is to say
- to put it another way
- in simpler terms
