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Likewise

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Similarity

-Mexico can export gasoline to all the world, likewise we can export spicy things.

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In the same way

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Similarity

-In the same way, I also feel closer to both of them.

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On the other hand

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Contrast

-karina work hard all the semester on the other hand, flaco didn’t do any homework at all.

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Nonetheless

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Contrast

-Nonetheless, Laura estrada is concerned that her students don’t learn enough.

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In spite of

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Contrast

-He enjoys his job in spite of the low salary.

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As a consequence

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Result

-The consequences of war are the reasons people went on the march.

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Therefore

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Result

-My mom loves to spend time in nature. Therefore she goes camping every summer.

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Hence

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Result

-I am not feeling well; hence I am unable to go to class.

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Furthermore

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Addition and Listing

-He was cold and tired, furthermore he was hungry.

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In addition

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Additions and Listing

-I usually play soccer in my house in addition, I play all the sports.

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First of all

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Additions and Listing

-First of all, let’s play videogames.

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In the second place

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Addition and Listing

-In the second place, I am saying that winter is better than summer.

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Afterwards

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Time

-We had a coffe, and afterwards we kiss under the rain.

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For instance

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Exemplification

-What would you do, for instance if you kill someone?

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In particular

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Particularization

-Who in particular would you like to talk to?

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In othe words

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Explanation

-The mexican candys aren’t spicy, in other words, they sting a lot.

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In fact

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Emphasis

-I am good at math, in fact it’s my favorite subject.

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On the contrary

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Refutation

-She is not ugly, on the contrary I think I like her.

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Rather

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Correction

-Choose a wife rather by your ear than by your eye.

20
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Regarding

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Transition

-I wrote a letter regarding the future of my life.