Adding ideas

20 words

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   alsolinking adverb/ˈɔːlsəʊ/

   used to add another piece of information that is similar or connected

   “She speaks French and also studies German.”

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   andconjunction/ænd/

   Used to connect words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance.

   “I like reading and listening to music.”

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   toolinking adverb/tuː/

   used at the end of a clause to add something in addition

   “I want to go to the concert too.”

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   as well asconjunction / connective/ˌæz ˈwel ˈæz/

   used to add something to a noun or noun phrase, similar to 'and' but with a slightly different emphasis

   “She has published articles as well as a book.”

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   not only ... but alsocorrelative conjunction/nɒt ˈəʊnli ... bʌt ˈɔːlsəʊ/

   used to emphasize that the second point is in addition to the first; often stronger than 'and'

   “Not only did she finish the report, but she also presented it to the board.”

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   coupled withprepositional phrase/ˈkʌpəld wɪð/

   used to indicate that one thing combined with another produces a result

   “High costs, coupled with low demand, forced the factory to close.”

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   likewiselinking adverb/ˈlaɪkwaɪz/

   in the same way; used to show similarity between two statements

   “The committee approved the plan; likewise, the council endorsed the proposal.”

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   apart fromprepositional phrase / linking phrase/əˈpɑːt frəm/

   used to introduce something additional or to exclude something already mentioned

   “Apart from the high tuition fees, the university offers many scholarships.”

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   in additionlinking phrase/ɪn əˈdɪʃən/

   used to add another point or fact, often at the start of a sentence

   “In addition, the school offers free tutoring after classes.”

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    along withprepositional phrase / linker/əˈlɒŋ wɪð/

    used to say that someone or something is together with someone or something else, or that two things happen together

    “Along with her studies, she works part-time in a café.”

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    moreoverlinking adverb/mɔːˈrəʊvə(r)/

    used to add extra information that supports what has just been said; formal

    “The plan is impractical; moreover, it would cost too much.”

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    not to mentiondiscourse marker / phrase/nɒt tuː ˈmenʃ(ə)n/

    used to add another fact that makes what you have just said seem even more true

    “The house is spacious and, not to mention, very affordable.”

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    furthermorelinking adverb/ˈfɜːðə(r)mɔː(r)/

    used to add another point, more formal than 'also' and often used in writing

    “The proposal is expensive; furthermore, it would take years to complete.”

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    similarlyadverb / discourse marker/ˈsɪmɪləli/

    used to introduce a statement that is like or mirrors a previous one

    “The north of the country has dry winters. Similarly, the south experiences mild winters.”

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    additionallylinking adverb/əˈdɪʃənəli/

    used to add extra information; formal and commonly used in academic writing

    “Additionally, the survey revealed strong regional differences.”

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    equallyadverb / linking adverb/ˈiːkwəli/

    used to say that the same thing is true for another person or situation; or that two things have the same importance

    “Children need support at school; equally, parents need guidance on how to help.”

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    besideslinking adverb / preposition/bɪˈsaɪdz/

    used to add another reason or piece of information; not to be confused with 'beside' (next to)

    “I can't go out tonight; besides, I have an exam tomorrow.”

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    finallyadverb/ˈfaɪnəli/

    Used to introduce the last point or to indicate a conclusion.

    “Finally, we must consider the environmental impact.”

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    plusconjunction / informal linker/plʌs/

    used informally to add another fact or point

    “The train is cheap, plus it goes directly to the city centre.”

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    anotherdeterminer / pronoun/əˈnʌðə(r)/

    one more; an additional person or thing (used with countable nouns)

    “Another advantage is that it reduces travel time.”