Sequence

20 words

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   ultimatelyadverb/ˈʌltɪmətli/

   in the end; used to state the most important fact or final outcome after consideration

   “Ultimately, the success of the policy depends on public support.”

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   prior topreposition (formal)/ˈpraɪə tuː/

   before (formal); used in writing to indicate something happened earlier than something else

   “Prior to joining the company, she worked as a teacher.”

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   after thatadverbial phrase/ˈɑːftə ðæt/

   at a later time; following the event just mentioned

   “We had lunch and after that we went to the museum.”

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   initiallyadverb/ɪˈnɪʃəli/

   at the beginning; at the first stage of a process or situation

   “Initially, I refused the offer, but I changed my mind after thinking it over.”

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   thenlinking adverb/ðen/

   next in time; at a later time; used to show sequence

   “I finished my homework, then I went out to play.”

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   eventuallyadverb/ɪˈventʃuəli/

   in the end, especially after a long delay, process, or series of problems

   “After months of training, she eventually ran the marathon.”

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   from then onadverbial phrase/frəm ðen ɒn/

   from that time forward; indicating something continued from a particular past point

   “He moved to the countryside, and from then on he grew his own vegetables.”

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   immediatelyadverb/ɪˈmiːdiətli/

   right away; without delay

   “Please notify me immediately if any problems arise.”

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   afterwardslinking adverb / phrase/ˈɑːftəwədz/

   at a later time; subsequently; used to indicate something happening after an event

   “We went to the cinema and afterwards had dinner.”

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    as soon assubordinating conjunction / linking phrase/əz ˈsuːn æz/

    immediately after the moment that; at the moment that

    “As soon as the meeting finished, participants went to the exhibition hall.”

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    at firstlinking phrase/ət ˈfɜːst/

    at the beginning; initially

    “At first I didn’t like the city, but I grew to enjoy it.”

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    by the timesubordinating phrase/baɪ ðə taɪm/

    used to indicate that something has already happened when another event happens

    “By the time I arrived, the meeting had already started.”

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    laterlinking adverb / temporal adverb/ˈleɪtə/

    at a time in the future or after the time you are talking about; afterward

    “I'll call you later tonight.”

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    oncesubordinating conjunction / adverb/wʌns/

    as soon as; after the moment that; at the time that (can be less immediate than 'as soon as')

    “Once the document is signed, the agreement will take effect.”

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    meanwhilelinking adverb/ˈmiːnˌwaɪl/

    at the same time; used to indicate that something is happening at the same time as another event

    “He was fixing the car; meanwhile, I prepared dinner.”

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    shortly afteradverbial phrase/ˈʃɔːtli ˈɑːftə/

    a short time after something happened

    “Shortly after the meeting began, several members raised objections.”

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    finallylinking adverb/ˈfaɪnəli/

    used to introduce the last point or a conclusion

    “Finally, I'd like to stress the importance of early education.”

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    first and foremostlinking phrase/ˌfɜːst ənd ˈfɔːməʊst/

    used to emphasize the most important point or reason

    “First and foremost, we must ensure the safety of our staff.”

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    in the meantimelinking phrase/ɪn ðə ˈmiːnˌtaɪm/

    during the intervening time; meanwhile; used to say what happens while something else is being done or waiting to happen

    “The app update will take an hour; in the meantime, you can read the manual.”

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    nextlinking adverb/nekst/

    used to introduce the following point or action in a sequence

    “Next, we will analyse the survey responses.”