What other phrases to replace 'in other words'?

Question

Debate comp tomorrow. Help!

Answer 1

In other words: Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in particular, specifically, such as

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On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while this may be true.

And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance, however, thus, therefore, otherwise

Answer 2

for some reason I detest the expression in other words it is insulting to me . But another take entirely or if I could be so presumptuous as to rephrase that , May I please paraphrase in my words in an attempt to clarify your meaning in my mind . or would this be an appropriate parallel . do you mean to say .....,
does your meaning denote or connote this ....,was I dreaming or did you just say ...you don't mean to say...I'm sure there are much better ones that I missed....

Answer 3

"To summarize" or "To sum things up" or "All said and done" or "Ipso Facto" (avoid that one at debate tourneys...), "In conclusion" or even just plain "Essentially..."

Answer 4

- in summary
- to put it another way
- which is to say
- I.E.
- alternately

Answer 5

simply "ELSE" would actually be easiest!
'On the other hand" an informal response
"What I'm trying to tell you"
"To sum it up directly"
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Just too too many to continue