Lesson 201/202 · 9 words · 0 learned

B2 · Grammar & linking words

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nevertheless(adverb)
/ˌnevərðəˈles/
despite something that you have just mentioned
Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless.
The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one.
Synonymshowevernonethelessstillyeteven so
Antonymsthereforeconsequentlythusso
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thus(adverb)
/ðʌs/
as a result of this; therefore
He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title.
We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it.
Synonymsthereforehenceconsequentlyaccordinglysoergofor this reason
Antonymsalthoughdespiteneverthelesshowevereven though
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whom(pronoun)
/huːm/
used instead of ‘who’ as the object of a verb or preposition
Whom did they invite?
To whom should I write?
Synonymswho (formal)the person whomthe one whom
Antonymswho (informal)thatwhich
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whereas(conjunction)
/ˌwerˈæz/
used to compare or contrast two facts
Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not.
We thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy.
Synonymswhilealthoughbuton the other handconversely
Antonymssimilarlylikewisealsoin addition
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apparently(adverb)
/əˈpærəntli/
according to what you have heard or read; according to the way something appears
I thought she had retired, but apparently she hasn't.
He paused, apparently lost in thought.
Synonymsseeminglyevidentlyostensiblypresumablysupposedly
Antonymscertainlydefinitelyassuredlyundoubtedlyincontestably
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basically(adverb)
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/
in the most important ways, without considering things that are less important
The two approaches are basically very similar.
There have been some problems but basically it's a good system.
Synonymsessentiallyfundamentallyprimarilymainlylargelygenerallyin essence
Antonymsspecificallyparticularlyuniquelydistinctlydifferentlyin detail
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furthermore(adverb)
/ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/
in addition to what has just been stated. Furthermore is used especially to add a point to an argument.
Furthermore, the data suggests a need for further investigation.
Synonymsmoreoverbesidesin additionalso
Antonymsconverselyhowevernevertheless
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otherwise(adverb)
/ˈʌðərwaɪz/
used to state what the result would be if something did not happen or if the situation were different
We must hurry; otherwise, we will be late.
Synonymselseorif notalternatively
Antonymsspecificallyexpresslyin that case
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truly(adverb)
/ˈtruːli/
used to emphasize that a particular statement, feeling, etc. is sincere or real
I truly appreciate your help.
Synonymsgenuinelysincerelyhonestlyreallyveritably
Antonymsfalselyinsincerelydishonestly