English Synonym Finder

id est

Definitions

That is; used to introduce an explanation or clarification of a preceding statement.

In other words; used to provide a more precise definition or restatement of a term.

Examples

The museum is closed on Mondays, id est, the first day of the work week.

He is a polyglot, id est, someone who is proficient in multiple languages.

The project must be completed by Friday, id est, before the weekend begins.

Synonyms

that is in other words namely specifically to wit viz that is to say

Antonyms

for example such as including like for instance