or words to that effect
Definitions
used to indicate a paraphrase or the chance of an error in the details of reported speech.
Equivalents
4 more languages
Examples
“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).”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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