cioè — meaning in English

English meaning

• i.e. abbreviation Used before a restatement that explains or defines exactly what has just been said, meaning 'that is' or 'in other words'.
• namely adv Used to introduce something more specific right after a general statement — "that is to say."

Senses

cioè is used for these senses in English:

• as in (idiomatic, conjunctive) In the sense of.
• i.e. (initialism) That is, namely, in other words, that is to say.
• namely Specifically; that is to say.
• that is (conjunctive) In other words; that is to say. Used to introduce a clarification or explanation
• to wit (formal) That is to say; namely; specifically.
• you know (informal) Expression signifying a pause or hesitation.

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