linking phrase · academic
In contrast
UK/ɪn ˈkɒntrɑːst/US/ɪn ˈkɑːntræst/in con·TRAST
used to show a clear difference compared with something mentioned earlier
Examples
“The north receives heavy rainfall. In contrast, the south is relatively dry.”
“Some students prefer exams. In contrast, others favour continuous assessment.”
“Urban areas have many jobs. In contrast, rural zones often lack employment opportunities.”
Band 8 sentence
“In contrast to coastal regions, the inland provinces suffer from severe water shortages during summer.”
Collocations
- in contrast to ___
- in contrast,
Word family
Common mistakes
in opposite→in contrast
but→in contrast
Say it for a higher band
5but→6in comparison→7+In contrast
Synonyms
on the other hand
conversely
Easily confused
in comparison
“In comparison with last year, this year's sales have increased slightly.”
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In Emphasis & conclusion
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