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Yet

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Contrast

George is very handsome. Yet, he is not popular with girls.

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In contrast

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Contrast

Extrovers love crowds. In contrast, introvers prefer solitude.

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Therefore

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Result

He passed his exam. Therefore, he had some good news to tell his parents.

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Hence

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Result

Professor Brown is an outstanding scientist. Hence, he is highly respected.

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Even so

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Contrast

It’s raining. Even so, we must go out.

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Nonetheless

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Contrast

My uncle is 70 years old now. Nonetheless, he mantains his interest in legal matters.

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Thus

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Result

He has been studying hard for a long time. Thus, he has made considerable progress.

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Moreover

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Addition and Listing

Antonio plays football. Moreover, he runs a restaurant

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Likewise

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Similarity

You can’t teach navigation in the middle of a storm. Likewise, you can’t build a system of values in the current educational climate.

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Similarly

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Similarity

She was late and I similarly was delayed.

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Conversely

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Contrast

Six is more than five; conversely; five is less than six.

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On the other hand

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Contrast

Ali worked hard. On the other hand, Okan hardly did any work at all.

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Indeed

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Emphasis

Mural is a highly talented musician. Indeed, he has an extraordinary gift for music.

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As a matter of fact

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Emphasis

I like reading. As a matter of fact, it is my favorite pastime.

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Alternatively

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Alternativa

You’re welcome to come with us now in our car. Alternatively, you could go later with Mary.

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Rather

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Correction

He is enjoying himself. Rather, he seems to be enjoying himself.

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Namely

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Explanation

There is only one topic to discuss, namely, the question of discipline.

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For instance

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Exemplification

Women generally live longer than men. For instance, in the United States life expectancy for women is 75, while it is 73 for men.

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Meanwhile

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Time

They’ll be here soon. Meanwhile, let’s have coffee.

20
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In particular

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Particularization

Shopping in small markets is quite advantageous. In particular, one can find specialty items that larger stores do not contain.