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Nonetheless

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Contrast

Example: She had no experience; nonetheless she got the job.

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However

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Contrast

Example: This restaurant has the best kitchen in town. However, their staff are quite rude.

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Nevertheless

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Contrast
Example: I was in so much pain I didn’t want to get up in the morning. Nevertheless, I went to football practice as usual.

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Yet

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Contrast

Example: I’ve asked you a thousand times not to leave your dirty socks on the floor. Yet, you keep doing it.

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All the same

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Contrast

Example: Yes, he’s very good looking. All the same, I don’t think you should go out with him.

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Likewise

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Similarity
Example: You can’t give your phone to every man who asks for it. Likewise, you can’t go out with everyone who fancies you.

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Similarly

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Similarity

Example: You’re not allowed to use your phone here. Similarly, you have to switch it off when you’re in the library.

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Correspondingly

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Similarity

He’s an excellent photographer correspondingly her paintings are working part.

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In the same way

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Similarity
Cutting down on sugar will help you lose weight. In the same way, doing more exit doing more exerciseWill get rid of a few kilos

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Also

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Similarity

I want to talk to prince harry when I’m in England. Also, I want to meet his sister-in-law.

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As a result

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Result

I’ve done a panic healing course. I see result, I’ve been able to go to my neighbor sick dog.

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As a consequence

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Result

Sack has skipped school on many occasions. As a consequence coma he has failed his French test.

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Thus

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Result

You didn’t tell me you want to come. Thus, We won’t be taking you with us.

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Accordingly

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Result
Plenty of tourists visit the area this summer. Accordingly, selling handmade objects Is the main source of income for a locals.

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First of all

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Sequencing

First of all, I want to talk about the benefits of having a pet pig.

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To begin with

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Sequencing

To begin with, pet pigs are cleaner than dogs.

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Secondly

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Sequencing

Secondly, their impressive numeracy skills must be mentioned.

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As a matter of fact

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Emphasizing

I love sleeping with my pet pig. As a matter of fact, I can’t sleep without him.

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Actually

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Emphasizing

I think you should send her flowers. Actually, you should get her 100 orchids.

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Hence

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Causative

I’m not feeling well, hence I am unable to work.