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also add a similar idea
besides
furthermore (and)
in addition
moreover
Community colleges offer preparation for many jobs; also, theyprepare students to transfer to four-year colleges or universities.
;besides,
; furthermore,
; in addition,
; moreover,
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To add an unexpected or surprising continuation
however
nevertheless
nonetheless
still
The cost of attendinga community collegeis low; however, many students need financial aid.
; nevertheless,
; nonetheless, (yet or but)
; still,
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To add a complete contrast
in contrast
on the other hand
Most community colleges do not have dormitories; in contrast, most four-year colleges do.
; on the other hand, (but)
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To add a result
as a result
consequently (so)
therefore
thus
- Native and nonnative English speakers have different needs; as a result, most schools provide separate classes for each group.
- (or)
- ; consequently,
; therefore,
; thus,
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To list ideas in order of time
meanwhile
afterward then
subsequently
Police kept people away from the scene of the accident; meanwhile, ambulance workers tried to pull victims out of the wreck.
The workers put five injured people into an ambulance; afterward, they found another victim.
; then,
; subsequently,
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To give an example
for example
for instance
Colors can have different meanings; for example, white is the color of weddings in some cultures and of funerals in others.
; for instance,
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To show similarities
similarly
likewise
- Hawaii has sunshine and friendly people; similarly, Mexico's
- weather is sunny and its people hospitable.
; likewise,
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To indicate "the first statement is not true; the second statement is true"
instead (meaning"as a substitute")instead
on the contrary
rather
The medicine did not make him feel better; instead, it made him feel worse.
- ; on the contrary,
- ; rather,
- They had planned to go to Hawaii on their honeymoon; instead, they went to Mexico.
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To give another possibility
alternatively
on the other hand
otherwise (meaning "if not")
You can live in a dorm on campus; on the other hand, you can rent a room with a family off campus.
; alternatively
Students must take final exams; otherwise, they will receive a grade of Incomplete
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To add an explanation
in other words
that is
Some cultures are matriarchal; in other words, the mothers are the head of the family.
; that is,
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To make a stronger statement
in fact
indeed
Mangoes are a very common fruit; indeed, people eat more mangoes than any other fruit in the world.
; in fact,
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