Exemplification Flashcards
Like
similar to; in the same way or manner as:
He looks like his brother.
She’s very much like her mother (= she is similar in appearance or character).
Is Japanese food like Chinese?
Like many people, I am terrified of needles.
As
used in comparisons to refer to the degree of something:
She’ll soon be as tall as her mother.
I can’t run as fast as you.
in the same way:
He got divorced, (just) as his parents had done years before.
This year, as in previous years, tickets sold very quickly.
As with his earlier movies, the special effects in his latest film are brilliant.
except
Except for or except only mean ‘not including’ or ‘excluding’:
I like all vegetables except for tomatoes. (excluding tomatoes)
Except for Jim, who is unwell, they are all ready to leave for America tomorrow.
She enjoys all sports except swimming.
apart
Apart from can mean either ‘including’ or ‘excluding’:
Apart from Germany, they also visited Italy and Austria. (including Germany, in addition to Germany)
I like all vegetables apart from tomatoes. (excluding tomatoes)
Apart from Friday, I’ll be in London. (excluding Friday)
particular
especially:
What in particular did you like about the last apartment that we saw?
Are you looking for anything in particular?
Pharmaceuticals companies, in particular, stand to make profits if their vaccine is adopted in a country or worldwide.
for instance
for example:
In the electronics industry, for instance, 5,000 jobs are being lost.
Ehtical questions arise when, for instance, findings from pharmaceutical companies and public health experts are in conflict.
