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Collocation

in other words

discourse marker (fixed phrase) B1 discourse marker (fixed phrase)

Used to introduce a different, often simpler or clearer, way of saying the same thing; to rephrase or explain something more simply.

in other words: Used to introduce a different, often simpler or clearer, way of saying the same thing; to rephrase or explai…

Definition

'in other words' is a common English collocation. Used to introduce a different, often simpler or clearer, way of saying the same thing; to rephrase or explain something more simply.

in + other + words

“The project is over budget; in other words, we've spent more money than we planned.”

Examples

  • The report was too technical; in other words, it was difficult for most people to understand.
  • She said she was feeling under the weather; in other words, she had a slight cold.
  • He was economical with the truth, in other words, he didn't tell us the whole story.
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  • We need to reduce our carbon footprint; in other words, we should use less energy and recycle more.
  • The deadline for the assignment is tomorrow, in other words, we have to finish it today.
  • He's not very good at time management; in other words, he's often late for appointments.
  • The company is experiencing significant growth, in other words, it's making a lot of money and expanding.
  • It's a challenging situation, in other words, it's not going to be an easy problem to solve.
  • She conveyed her disapproval with a single look; in other words, she didn't need to say anything aloud.

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