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By contrast

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The phrase is used to show contrast between two or more things

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By comparison

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This phrase used to highlight similarities or differences between two or more things or often, to emphasize a point.

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Besides

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This word is used to introduce additional information or reasons, often to provide further support or explanation

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Consequently

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This word is used to show a logical result or consequence of a preceding action or event

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Conversely

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The word is used to express contrast or opposition to a preceding statement or situation.

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Currently

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This word is used to indicate the present time or the state of affairs at the moment

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Concurrently

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At the same time, simultaneously

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Earlier

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This word refers to a time before the current moment or a previously mentioned point in time.

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Elsewhere

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in or to another place

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Even so

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In spite of that/nevertheless

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Furthermore

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To introduce a further point or reason in relation to what has already been stated

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First

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At the beginning; before anything else

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For instance

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As an example; to illustrate a point

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For example

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As a specific instance or case

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For this reason

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For the cause or purpose indicated; because of this.

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Firstly

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In the first place; as the first step.

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Fittingly

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In a suitable or appropriate manner; appropriately.

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Finally

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After everything else; at the end.

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First of all

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Above all others; as the most thing.

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Granted

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“granted” means “ although it is true.” It is often used to acknowledge a fact or condition before introducing a contrasting statement.

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However

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Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

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Hence

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As a result; therefore.

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In sum

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use in sum to introduce a statement that briefly describes a situation.

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In contrast

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To set in opposition in order to show strikingly different qualities.

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In addition

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use in addition when you want to mention another item connected with the subject you are discussing

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Indeed

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Use indeed to confirm or agree with something that has just been said.

Use indeed to introduce a further comment or statement which strengthens the point you have already made.

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In other words

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To introduce a different, and usually simpler, explanation or interpretation of something that has just been said

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In conclusion

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To indicate that what you are about to say is the last thing that you want to say

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In particular

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To indicate that what you are saying applies specially to one thing or person

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In any case

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Regardless of what has occurred or will occur

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In fact

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Use in fact, in actual fact, or in point of fact to indicate that you are giving more detailed information about what you have just said

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Increasingly

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use increasingly to indicate that a situation or quality is becoming greater in intensity or more common

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Instead

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In place of; rather

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In Comparison

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When examined together with another person or thing to find the differences between them

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In the first place

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When you are talking about the beginning of the situation or about the situation as it was before a series of events. In the first place can also be used to emphasize a very important point or reason

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In many cases

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Frequently occurring; commonly observed

38
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Intermittently

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At regular intervals; not continually or steadily

39
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In turn

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Use in turn to refer to actions or events that are in a sequence one after the other, for example because one causes the other

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In the second place

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Used when listing the most important parts of something or the most important reasons for something

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In doing so

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Used to refer to an action that has been previously mentioned and that the speaker or writer has just completed or is about to do

42
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In the end

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as the end result of a succession or process; after a very lengthy period of time

43
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Likewise

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Use likewise when you are comparing two methods, states, or situations and saying that they are similar.

44
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Later

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Use later to refer to a time or situation that is after the one that you have been talking about or after the present one.

45
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Lastly

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Use lastly when you want to make a final point, ask a final question, or mention a final item that is connected with the other ones you have already asked or mentioned. Use lastly when you are saying what happens after everything else in a series of actions or events

46
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Meanwhile/while

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Meanwhile means while a particular thing is happening

Use meanwhile to introduce a different aspect of a particular situation, specially one that is completely opposite to the one previously mentioned.

47
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Moreover

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Use moreover to introduce a piece of information that adds to or supports the previous statement

48
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More Often

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Occurring with greater frequency or happening on a more regular basis than something else. It indicates a higher rate of recurrence or a higher likelihood of an action or event happening compared to other actions or events

49
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Most Often

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Commonly; usually

50
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More so

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Use to say why something (such as an attribute or quality) applies to a greater degree or extent

51
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Next

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The thing that happens next is the thing that happens immediately after something else

52
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Nevertheless

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Use nevertheless when saying something that contrasts with what has just been said

53
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Nowadays/Now

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at the present time, in contrast with the past

54
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Nonetheless

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use nonetheless when saying something that contrasts with what has just been said

55
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On the contrary

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Use on the contrary when you have just said or implied that something is not true and are going to say that the opposite is true.

Use on the contrary when you are disagreeing strongly with something that has just been said or implied, or are making a strong negative reply

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On the other hand

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Use on the other hand to introduce the second of two contrasting points, facts, or ways of looking at something

57
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Of course

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Use of course in order to emphasize a statement that you are making, especially when are agreeing or disagreeing with someone. (Continuer/Contradictor both)

58
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Previously

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At some point before the period that you are talking about

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Periodically

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Intermittently or recurrently

60
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Rather

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Use rather when you are correcting something that you have just said, especially when you are describing a particular situation after saying what it is not

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Regardless

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Even though there were problems or factors that could have stopped them, or perhaps should have stopped them

62
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Still

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Nevertheless; in spite of that.

63
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Similarly

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In similar manner or fashion; alike

64
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Simultaneously

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In a way that is simultaneous (= happening or being done at exactly the same time)

65
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Secondly

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As the second step or point in a series; in the second place.

66
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Specifically

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Use specifically to emphasize that something is given special attention and considered separately from other things of the same kind. Use specially to add something more precise or exact to what you have already said

67
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Second/ second of all

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When you want to make a second point or give a second reason for something

68
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Subsequently

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Use subsequent to describe something that happened or existed after the time after the time or event that has just been referred to.

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Soon

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Before long; in the near future

70
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Sometimes

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On some occasions but not always or often

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Then

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Means a particular time in the past or in the future

72
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Today

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Use today to refer to the day on which you are speaking or writing.

73
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That is

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  1. To be specific
  2. In other words
74
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Thus

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Use thus to show that what you are about to mention is the result or consequence of something else that you have just mentioned.

75
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Therefore

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Use therefore to introduce a logical result or conclusion.

76
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To conclude

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To bring something to an end; to summarize or finish.

77
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There

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On or at that place; used to indicate a specific location or point in a discussion.

78
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That said/That being said/Having said that

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spite what has been said; Nevertheless; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.

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To that end

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With that purpose or objective; in order to achieve that goal or aim

80
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To this end

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In order to achieve this aim

example : He tries to communicate a story in every painting. To this end, he uses models with unusual features.

Type : cause effect

81
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Though

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Despite the fact that; however; used to introduce a concession or contrast to what has been previously stated.

82
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That being said

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Despite what has been said previously; nevertheless; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.

83
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To illustrate

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For example

84
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To be exact

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Used to indicate that a statement is accurate and specific

85
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Ultimately

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Finally; In the end; eventually; used to indicate the final outcome or result of a series of events or actions.

86
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With this in mind

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It is used to introduce a new idea or thought that is connected to what has been previously discussed.

87
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What’s More

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use what is more or what’s more to introduce an extra piece of information which supports or emphasizes the point you are making

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