To put it differently
Example: To put it differently, the answer is quite simple.
Definition
"To put it differently" is an expression used to introduce a restatement or rephrasing of a previous statement, often to clarify or simplify the original idea. It helps convey the same message using different words for better understanding.
Etymology
The phrase "to put it differently" originates from the verb 'put' combined with the adverb 'differently,' which comes from the Latin 'differre,' meaning to carry apart or to scatter. The phrase evolved as a way to indicate expressing something in an alternative manner. Did you know? Using 'put' in phrases like this dates back to Middle English, where 'put' often meant 'to place or set forth' an idea.
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"To put it differently" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (B2) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used expressions.
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