Meaning of in other words in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Adverb

    in other words

    Definitions

    1. otherwise stated

    Examples

    • « in other words, we are broke »

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  • « In other words we have marketed our way into this health crisis. »
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