Meaning
To rephrase or explain something in a simpler way, often to clarify or provide additional context.
Primary Function
Reformulation / clarification.
Communicative Purpose
To re-express an idea for better understanding.
Pattern
To put it another way
Core Structure
To put it another way
Função primária
Reformulation / clarification.
Propósito comunicativo
To re-express an idea for better understanding.
Situações de gatilho
Noticing confusion, trying to be more precise.
Contextos
Teaching, explaining, meetings.
Padrão
To put it another way
Estrutura central
To put it another way
Slots de substituição
The alternative wording.
Colocados típicos
- simply
- differently
Substituições comuns
- In other words
- That is to say
- To rephrase
Erros comuns
Using "To put in another way" – less concise; "to put it another way" is standard.
Similar / contraste
In other words, What I mean is
Interferências
The verb "put" meaning "express" is delexical here.
Família do chunk
- To put it simply (simplify)
- Let me put it like this
Nuance
This phrase is particularly useful in formal or professional settings, such as meetings, lectures, or written reports, where clarity and precision are crucial.
Efeito pragmático
Using this phrase demonstrates a willingness to ensure the listener or reader understands the information, promoting effective communication and cooperation.
Dica de memória
Reformulating
Nota
This chunk is used to rephrase something in a different way to ensure clarity. It’s common in professional and educational contexts where precision is important.
Upgrade path
To phrase it differently, Allow me to rephrase
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