in other words
Definition of in other words
—used to introduce a statement that repeats what has been said in a different and usually a simpler or more exact way “She said the movie was a bit predictable.” “In other words, she didn't like it.”
From the M-W Editors
Word by Word Definitions
: being the one (as of two or more) remaining or not included
: being the one or ones distinct from that or those first mentioned or implied
: second
: one that remains of two or more
: a thing opposite to or excluded by something else
: a different or additional one
: one of two that remains
: each preceding one
: a different or additional one
: otherwise
: something that is said
: talk, discourse
: the text of a vocal musical composition
: speak
: to express in words : phrase
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