Contrast

20 words

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   notwithstandingconjunction / preposition / adverb/ˌnɒt.wɪðˈstæn.dɪŋ/

   despite something; used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement surprising

   “Notwithstanding the initial problems, the scheme was a success.”

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   nonethelessadverb/ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

   in spite of that; nevertheless — used to introduce a contrast in a formal register

   “The experiment had limitations; nonetheless, the results are valuable.”

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   that saiddiscourse marker / transitional phrase/ðæt seɪd/

   used to introduce a comment that slightly weakens or changes what was just said; similar to 'however' or 'nevertheless' but more conversational

   “The plan has risks. That said, it could bring long-term benefits.”

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   unlikepreposition/conjunction/ʌnˈlaɪk/

   used to say that something is different from something else

   “Unlike his brother, Tom enjoys quiet hobbies.”

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   alternativelyadverb / discourse marker/ɔːlˈtɜːn.ə.tɪv.li/

   used to introduce another option or possibility

   “We could drive to the coast. Alternatively, we could take the train.”

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   converselyadverb/kənˈvɜːsli/

   used to introduce an idea that contrasts with or reverses the previous one

   “Many thought the policy would help poor people; conversely, it mostly benefited the wealthy.”

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   in comparison tophrase (prepositional)/ɪn kəmˈpærɪsən tuː/

   used to compare one thing with another, often in formal or academic contexts

   “In comparison to the previous study, our sample is larger and more diverse.”

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   albeitconjunction/ɔːlˈbiːɪt/

   introduces a concession; usually followed by a short phrase (adjective or noun), not a full clause

   “The plan was risky, albeit clever.”

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   in contrastlinking phrase/ɪn ˈkɒntrɑːst/

   used to introduce a clear difference between two things

   “In contrast to last year, this season's harvest was abundant.”

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    even ifsubordinating conjunction/ˈiːvən ɪf/

    used to say that something would be true or happen despite a particular condition (often hypothetical)

    “Even if the economy improves, many people will still struggle to find well‑paid jobs.”

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    even solinking phrase/ˈiːvən səʊ/

    nevertheless; used to introduce a contrasting point or result despite what was just said

    “The route was longer than expected. Even so, we arrived on time.”

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    by contrastlinking phrase/baɪ ˈkɒntrɑːst/

    used to compare two things and highlight their differences; often placed at the start of a clause

    “Rural areas saw population decline. By contrast, cities continued to grow.”

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    on the one handdiscourse marker (paired)/ɒn ðə wʌn hænd/

    used to present one side of an argument, usually followed by 'on the other hand' to present the opposite side

    “On the one hand, online learning is flexible; on the other hand, it can reduce social interaction.”

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    for allprepositional phrase/fɔːr ɔːl/

    used like 'despite' before a noun phrase to introduce a contrast or concession

    “For all his experience, he failed to solve the problem.”

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    admittedlyconjunctive adverb/ədˈmɪtɪdli/

    used to admit something is true before giving a contrasting or qualifying point

    “Admittedly, the sample size was small, but the methodology was rigorous.”

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    all the samelinking phrase/ɔːl ðə seɪm/

    nevertheless; used to indicate that something is true despite what has just been said

    “I wasn't sure about the idea, but all the same I agreed to try it.”

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    at the same timediscourse connector/ət ðə seɪm taɪm/

    used to introduce a contrasting or additional point that exists simultaneously

    “The plan is ambitious; at the same time, it may be unrealistic for small firms.”

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    be that as it maysentence adverbial/bi ˈðæt æz ɪt meɪ/

    used to acknowledge a previous point but then move on to a different or contrasting point

    “The evidence is compelling. Be that as it may, the defendant must be presumed innocent until proven guilty.”

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    granteddiscourse marker/ˈɡrɑːntɪd/

    used to concede a point before mentioning something that contrasts with it

    “Granted, the vaccine reduces symptoms, but it does not prevent all infections.”

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    except thatconjunctional phrase/ɪkˈsept ðæt/

    used to introduce a point that is an exception to what has just been said

    “Everyone agreed, except that a few members wanted more time to decide.”