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a lot of
enough
full
great
heaps inf
loads
scads inf
abundant
abundant
əˈbʌndənt
something that is abundant exists or is available in large quantities so that there is more than enough OPP scarce
struggle
find it difficult
make sth bettert
improve
job
task
duty
career
occupation
profession
had held the post of
position
easier
less difficult
easy not difficult to do, and not needing much effort
an easy task
The house was easy to find.
simple easy and not complicated – used about things such as instructions and explanations, or about machines and systems
The system is relatively simple to operate.
a simple recipe for chocolate cake
straightforward easy to understand or do, and unlikely to cause you any problems
a straightforward explanation
The calculation is fairly straightforward.
user-friendly easy to use – used especially about computers or written information about how to do something
Their website is very user-friendly.
a user-friendly guide to owning a dog
undemanding easy because it does not take a lot of effort
It was an undemanding role for someone of his experience.
cushy /ˈkʊʃi/ informal a cushy job is easy to do and needs very little effort – often used when you are envious of the person who has it
It’s a pretty cushy job – all she has to do is drive a nice car around.
a cushy number (=a very easy job)
mindless so easy that you can do it without thinking – used especially when it makes you feel bored
mindless tasks
painless without any difficulties or problems – used especially when you expected something to be much worse
Finding the carhire place at the airport was relatively painless.
Thankfully, there’s a wide selection of search tools to make the task relatively painless.
be plain sailing British English, be smooth sailing American English to be easy and with no problems that you have to deal with
Things should be plain sailing from now on.
easy
difficult
difficult question/decision/situation/problem etc
hard question/decision/test
tough question/decision/job/game/race
tricky question/situation/position/moment
awkward question/situation/position/moment
challenging job
demanding work/schedule/course
daunting task/challenge/prospect
delicate subject/matter/issue
sequencing ideas
firstly
now
seconadry
finally
first (ly); second (ly); third (ly); another; additionally; finally moreover; also; subsequently; eventually; next; then
adding supportive ideas
in addition
indeed
and
not only but also
further more
also
additionally; also; moreover; furthermore; again; further; then; besides; too; similarly; correspondingly; indeed; regarding.
and
along with
also
as a consequence
as well as
furthermore
including
moreover
together with
additionally
introducing a contrasting idea
non the less
however
although
despite
while
whereas
but
on the other hand
but
although
however
nevertheless
on the other hand
still
though
yet
but/by
by contrast formal used when making comparisons and saying that a person, thing, or situation is very different from the one you have just mentioned. It is used when referring back to the previous sentence
The surface temperature on Venus is higher than the boiling point of water. Mars, by contrast, is very cold.
A report by the FBI shows that 26% of female murder victims in 1995 were killed by their husbands or boyfriends. By contrast, only 3% of male victims were killed by their wives or girlfriends.
but /al
although conjunction used when contrasting one clause with another in the same sentence
Although you are in the middle of the city, you feel as if you are in the countryside.
The windmill is still in good working order, although it has not been used since the 1950s.
I enjoyed German although I wasn’t very good at it.
Although lack of sleep causes some problems, it has a relatively small effect on performance at work.
but/how
however conjunction used when saying something that seems different or surprising after your previous statement. It is usually used in the middle of a sentence, separated from the rest of the sentence by commas. It can also come at the beginning
Jack and his family managed to escape before the soldiers arrived. Other families in the village, however, were less lucky.
Their economy was incredibly successful in the 1980s. Since then, however, there has been a big rise in unemployment.
The town is a long way from the nearest big city. However, there is a good bus service.
He began his academic career as a mathematician. However, his main achievements were in the field of nuclear physics.
but/nev
nevertheless/nonetheless conjunction used when saying something that seems different or surprising after your previous statement. It is used at the beginning or end of a sentence
A series of studies 20 years ago suggested that there was a link between watching violent films and violent behaviour. Nevertheless, the results remain highly controversial.
It was certainly a terrible accident. Nevertheless, air travel is still the safest form of transport.
The weather turned bad early in the day, but the festival was a great success nonetheless.
It was very hard digging in the dry ground, but the work was satisfying nevertheless
but/wh
while/whereas /weərˈæz/ conjunction used when making comparisons and saying that something is true of one person, thing, or situation, but it is different for another. They are used when contrasting one clause with another in the same sentence
Taxes make up 62% of the price of a litre of petrol in France, whereas in Britain, the tax is 75%.
Some people visit their doctor once every few weeks, while others may not visit a doctor for several years.
Whereas in most of the world they drive on the right, in the UK and Japan they drive on the left.
giving examples
or example;
for instance
to illustrate this
; namely; such as; as follows; as exemplified by; such as; including; especially; particularly; in particular; notably; mainly;
giving an alternative
similarly
alternatively
or
whereas; conversely; in comparison; by contrast; another view is…;
alternatively; although; otherwise; instead.
or/on
on the one had … on the other (hand) used when giving two very different ideas or opinions about something, especially when they need to be balanced against each other
On the one hand, I don’t want to hurt his feelings, but on the other, I don’t want to be miserable for the rest of my life.
or/al
alternatively adverb used when giving another choice apart from the one you have already mentioned
Use a pair of scissors or, alternatively, a very sharp knife.
You can go up into the mountains. Alternatively, you can stroll around one of Switzerland’s delightful cities.
sim‧i‧lar‧ly
/ˈsɪmələli $ -ərli/ ●●○ W3 AWL adverb
in a similar way OPP differently
The first letter she wrote me was less than a page long, and her second letter was similarly brief.
[sentence adverb]
The cost of food and clothing has come down in recent years. Similarly, fuel prices have fallen quite considerably.
