Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

or words to that effect

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.81 in modern English

Syllables: or -word-s -to that -ef-fect
IPA

34

Scrabble Score

19

Letters

6

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

used to indicate a paraphrase or the chance of an error in the details of reported speech.

Example Sentences

"When he hit his finger with the hammer, he said "ouch" or words to that effect."
"they were beyond earshot of the American commander, Capt. James Lawrence, who implored his men: "Don't give up the ship!" (or words to that effect)."
"[…]why not cut out the middleman and write the review himself? Then it would say exactly what the client wanted — that it was a terrific book. A shattering novel. A classic memoir. Will change your life. Lyrical and gripping, Stunning and compelling. Or words to that effect."

Phrases

to the effect something like that

Frequently Paired Words

to the effect something like that

Synonyms

OWTTE

Antonyms

in so many words verbatim

Questions

What does or words to that effect mean?: used to indicate a paraphrase or the chance of an error in the details of reported speech.

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