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o sea — meaning in English

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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'.
  • in other words phrase Used to introduce a restatement of something in simpler or blunter language, making the meaning clearer.

Senses

o sea is used for these senses in English:

  • i.e. (initialism) That is, namely, in other words, that is to say.
  • in other words (conjunctive, idiomatic) Stated or interpreted another way; Used to introduce an explanation, simplification, or clarification.
  • that is (conjunctive) In other words; that is to say. Used to introduce a clarification or explanation

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