Chunk: in-other-words
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: A discourse marker used to clarify, rephrase, or simplify a previous statement, making a complex idea easier to understand or bluntly stating the reality of a situation.
💬 Contextual Examples
- The company is restructuring. In other words, many people will lose their jobs.
- He lacks the necessary qualifications. In other words, we cannot hire him.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: We have exhausted our budget. In ______ words, we have no money left.
Answer:
other
Practice 2: ______ other words, you want me to do all the work for you.
Answer:
In
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: other