3.8 Glossary - Connectors
Have a look at this glossary of different linking words. Are we missing any? If so you can add to the glossary.
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anyway²anyway² /ˈeniweɪ/
The public transport system here is expensive but many people use it anyway. Usage: Used in more informal and spoken contexts. | |
anyway³anyway³ /ˈeniweɪ/ indicates a return to the main point of a topic
Usage: Used in more informal and spoken contexts. | |
anyway¹anyway¹ /ˈeniweɪ/ introduces an opposite point
Usage: Used in more informal and spoken contexts. | |
as a resultas a result /əzərəˈzʌlt/ introduces the effect of something
Usage: Used in more formal (especially written) contexts. | |
as²as² /əz/ because
Usage: Used in both formal and informal contexts. | |
as¹as¹ /əz/ describes two things happening at the same time
Usage: Used in both formal and informal contexts. | |
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basicallybasically /ˈbeɪsɪkli/ indicates you are going to summarise the main point(s)
Usage: Used in more informal (especially spoken) contexts. | |
besidesbesides /bɪˈsaɪdz/ introduces an extra comment regarding something you have been talking about
Usage: Used in more informal (especially spoken) contexts. | |
besides thisbesides this /bɪˈsaɪdzðɪs/ adds an extra point or idea
Usage: Used in more formal contexts. | |