phrase (discourse marker) · academic
In light of + Noun/Gerund, + clause
Used to say that something is considered because of new information or circumstances.
Examples
“In light of recent studies, policy makers are re-evaluating urban planning.”
“In light of the evidence, the committee overturned the previous decision.”
“In light of rising costs, the company postponed the expansion.”
Band 8 sentence
“In light of mounting empirical evidence, it is prudent for governments to revise environmental regulations sooner rather than later.”
Collocations
- In light of recent research
- In light of the evidence
Word family
Common mistakes
In light of that many people think, ...→In light of the fact that many people think, ...
In the light of recent events, ...→In light of recent events, ...
Because of recent studies, ... (used where nuance is 'considering')→In light of recent studies, ...
Say it for a higher band
5Because of + Noun, + clause→6Given + Noun/that-clause, + clause→7+In light of + Noun/Gerund, + clause
Synonyms
Given
In view of
Easily confused
In view of + Noun/Gerund
“In view of the recent findings, the experiment was modified.”
Despite + Noun/Gerund
“Despite the rain, the picnic went ahead.”
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