discourse marker · formal
granted
UK/ˈɡrɑːntɪd/US/ˈɡræntɪd/GRANT·ed
used to concede a point before mentioning something that contrasts with it
Examples
“Granted, the vaccine reduces symptoms, but it does not prevent all infections.”
“Granted, he has a lot of experience, yet his approach is outdated.”
“Granted, the course is expensive; however, it provides excellent career support.”
Band 8 sentence
“Granted, the proposal entails short‑term costs; nevertheless, its long‑term societal benefits justify the investment.”
Collocations
- Granted, + clause
- be granted (something)
Word family
Common mistakes
I granted that he was right.→Granted, he was right.
She was granted to leave early.→She was granted permission to leave early.
Say it for a higher band
5well,→6to be fair→7+granted
Synonyms
admittedly
Easily confused
admittedly
“Admittedly, the method has limits, but it remains useful.”
although
“Although prices have fallen, many people still worry about costs.”
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