grammar · formal
To put it another way, + clause
A phrase used to restate or clarify a previous point in a different, often simpler way.
Examples
“Renewable energy reduces dependence on fossil fuels. To put it another way, it helps countries become more self-sufficient.”
“The policy increases short-term costs but saves money later. To put it another way, it's an investment, not just an expense.”
“Many experts warn about sedentary lifestyles. To put it another way, sitting too much harms health.”
Band 8 sentence
“The reform seeks to prioritise long-term sustainability over short-term gains; to put it another way, policymakers are choosing future stability rather than immediate popularity.”
Collocations
- To put it another way, + short summary/clause
- To put it another way, the point is that ...
Word family
Common mistakes
That means + clause→To put it another way, + clause
In other words the idea is ...→To put it another way, the idea is ...
To say in other way, + clause→To put it another way, + clause
Say it for a higher band
5That means + clause→6In other words, + clause→7+To put it another way, + clause
Synonyms
In other words, + clause
Put differently, + clause
Easily confused
In other words, + clause
“In other words, reducing waste saves money and resources.”
That is to say, + clause
“That is to say, the service provides additional support for disadvantaged students.”
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