To put it differently
Example: To put it differently, the test was very hard today.
Definition
"To put it differently" is an expression used to rephrase or restate something in another way, often to clarify or emphasize a point. It helps convey the same idea using different words, making the meaning clearer or easier to understand.
Etymology
The phrase "to put it differently" comes from the verb 'put' meaning to place or express, combined with 'differently,' which means in a different manner. It evolved as a way to introduce an alternative way of saying something, highlighting the act of changing the wording for clarity.
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"To put it differently" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 130 commonly used expressions.
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