What is the meaning of “to put otherwise”? How to phrase this in context?
Does “to put it otherwise” mean “in other words”?
And is it considered formal enough for academic writing?

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What is the meaning of “to put otherwise”? How to phrase this in context?
Does “to put it otherwise” mean “in other words”? 
And is it considered formal enough for academic writing?

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I have never heard anyone say that. Don't say that.

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Indeed, but it's not considered as formal.

I'd advise you to try this:

"To phrase it differently"

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