Core words 5

Linking ideas and showing time, contrast and results

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experience

noun

knowledge or skill gained by doing something

/ɪkˈspɪriəns/ · General American

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She has five years of customer service experience.

result

noun

something that happens because of an action

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The result of the repair was a quieter engine.

during

preposition

throughout or at some point in a period

/ˈdʊrɪŋ/ · General American

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Please keep your phone silent during the meeting.

without

preposition

not having or using something

/wɪˈθaʊt/ · General American

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You can enter without a printed ticket.

against

preposition

touching and supported by a surface

/əˈɡɛnst/ · General American

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Put the chair against the wall.

between

preposition

in the space separating two things

/bɪˈtwiːn/ · General American

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The shop is between the bank and the hotel.

toward

preposition

in the direction of something

/təˈwɔːrd/ · General American

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Walk toward the main entrance.

however

adverb

used to introduce a contrasting idea

/ˌhaʊˈɛvɚ/ · General American

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The route is shorter; however, it costs more.

therefore

adverb

because of what has just been stated

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The road is closed; therefore, we must turn back.

although

conjunction

despite the fact that

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Although it was raining, we walked to the station.

whether

conjunction

used when considering two possibilities

/ˈwɛðɚ/ · General American

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I do not know whether the office is open.

until

preposition

up to a particular time

/ənˈtɪl/ · General American

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Wait here until the driver returns.

perhaps

adverb

possibly but not certainly

/pɚˈhæps/ · General American

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Perhaps we can finish the report today.

especially

adverb

more than usual or more than other things

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The market is busy, especially on Saturdays.

actually

adverb

used to give the real situation

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The office is actually on the second floor.

finally

adverb

after a long time or at the last stage

/ˈfaɪnəli/ · General American

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We finally found the correct entrance.

already

adverb

before now or before an expected time

/ɔːlˈrɛdi/ · General American

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The meeting has already started.

usually

adverb

on most occasions

/ˈjuːʒəwəli/ · General American

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I usually take the bus to work.

probably

adverb

very likely but not certain

/ˈprɑːbəˌbliː/ · General American

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The repair will probably take two days.

certainly

adverb

without doubt

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The new lights certainly make the room brighter.

instead

adverb

in place of something else

/ˌɪnˈstɛd/ · General American

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The train was full, so we took a bus instead.

despite

preposition

without being prevented by something

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Despite the rain, the market stayed open.

meanwhile

adverb

at the same time as another event

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I checked the map; meanwhile, my friend bought tickets.

nevertheless

adverb

despite what has just been said

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The walk was long; nevertheless, we enjoyed it.

moreover

adverb

used to add another supporting point

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The room is larger; moreover, it has a desk.

otherwise

adverb

if the situation were different

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Leave now; otherwise, we will miss the train.

regarding

preposition

about a particular subject

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I am writing regarding your booking.

according to

preposition

as stated by someone or something

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According to the timetable, the train leaves at six.

furthermore

adverb

used to add another supporting point

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The job is nearby; furthermore, the hours suit me.

consequently

adverb

as a result

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The supplier closed; consequently, the order was delayed.

similarly

adverb

in a comparable way

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The first room has a desk; similarly, the second has a work area.

conversely

adverb

used to introduce the opposite situation

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A larger bag holds more; conversely, a smaller bag is easier to carry.

specifically

adverb

in a precise or particular way

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The note specifically asks for a signature.

particularly

adverb

especially or to a greater degree

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The last question was particularly useful.

generally

adverb

in most cases

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The library is generally quiet in the morning.

frequently

adverb

often

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This bus route is used frequently.

occasionally

adverb

sometimes but not often

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I occasionally work from home.

immediately

adverb

without any delay

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Please report a missing ticket immediately.

eventually

adverb

at the end of a period or process

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We eventually agreed on a new date.

currently

adverb

at the present time

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The office is currently closed for repairs.

previously

adverb

before the time being discussed

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She previously worked at another branch.

recently

adverb

not long ago

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The timetable changed recently.

likewise

adverb

in the same or a similar way

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Keep your bag close; likewise, watch your other belongings.

namely

adverb

used to state exactly which things are meant

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Bring two documents, namely your passport and your ticket.

hence

adverb

for this reason

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The entrance is narrow, hence the need for a smaller trolley.

thus

adverb

as a result or in this way

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We shared a taxi and thus reduced the cost.

regardless

adverb

without being affected by the situation

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The event will take place regardless.

accordingly

adverb

in a way that suits the situation

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The time changed, so we updated our plans accordingly.

alternatively

adverb

as another possible choice

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We could walk; alternatively, we could take the bus.

subsequently

adverb

after something else happened

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The form was checked and subsequently approved.

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