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B2 · Grammar & linking words

B2 · Palavras gramaticais e conectores

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    nevertheless(adverb)

    /ˌnevərðəˈles/

    no entanto

    despite something that you have just mentioned

    Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless.

    Nossa derrota era esperada, mas é decepcionante, no entanto.

    The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one.

    Sinônimoshowevernonethelessstillyeteven so
    Antônimosthereforeconsequentlythusso
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    thus(adverb)

    /ðʌs/

    assim, portanto

    as a result of this; therefore

    He is the eldest son and thus heir to the title.

    Ele é o filho mais velho e, portanto, herdeiro do título.

    We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it.

    Sinônimosthereforehenceconsequentlyaccordinglysoergofor this reason
    Antônimosalthoughdespiteneverthelesshowevereven though
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    whom(pronoun)

    /huːm/

    a quem

    used instead of ‘who’ as the object of a verb or preposition

    Whom did they invite?

    A quem eles convidaram?

    To whom should I write?

    Sinônimoswho (formal)the person whomthe one whom
    Antônimoswho (informal)thatwhich
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    whereas(conjunction)

    /ˌwerˈæz/

    enquanto

    used to compare or contrast two facts

    Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not.

    Alguns dos estudos mostram resultados positivos, enquanto outros não.

    We thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy.

    Sinônimoswhilealthoughbuton the other handconversely
    Antônimossimilarlylikewisealsoin addition
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    apparently(adverb)

    /əˈpærəntli/

    aparentemente

    according to what you have heard or read; according to the way something appears

    I thought she had retired, but apparently she hasn't.

    Pensei que ela se tinha aposentado, mas aparentemente não.

    He paused, apparently lost in thought.

    Sinônimosseeminglyevidentlyostensiblypresumablysupposedly
    Antônimoscertainlydefinitelyassuredlyundoubtedlyincontestably
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    basically(adverb)

    /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

    basicamente

    in the most important ways, without considering things that are less important

    The two approaches are basically very similar.

    As duas abordagens são basicamente muito semelhantes.

    There have been some problems but basically it's a good system.

    Sinônimosessentiallyfundamentallyprimarilymainlylargelygenerallyin essence
    Antônimosspecificallyparticularlyuniquelydistinctlydifferentlyin detail
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    furthermore(adverb)

    /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

    além disso

    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.

    Além disso, os dados sugerem a necessidade de uma investigação mais aprofundada.

    Sinônimosmoreoverbesidesin additionalso
    Antônimosconverselyhowevernevertheless
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    otherwise(adverb)

    /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

    caso contrário

    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.

    Nós devemos nos apressar; caso contrário, chegaremos atrasados.

    Sinônimoselseorif notalternatively
    Antônimosspecificallyexpresslyin that case
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    truly(adverb)

    /ˈtruːli/

    verdadeiramente

    used to emphasize that a particular statement, feeling, etc. is sincere or real

    I truly appreciate your help.

    Agradeço verdadeiramente a sua ajuda.

    Sinônimosgenuinelysincerelyhonestlyreallyveritably
    Antônimosfalselyinsincerelydishonestly