Word Connectors

Even though❶ Still

❷ Though

❸ Notwithstanding

?In spite of the fact that, regardless of the fact that.

• He kept calling me, even though he was married.• I like the job even though it's badly paid.

• She left him, even though she still loved him.. --

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As though→ As if

• It seems as though the place is deserted.• When my mother came to visit, I tried to make everything as though

she were on vacation.

Prior to❶ Exceeding

❷ Before

❸ Ahead of

?Preceding; before.

• Make sure all revisions are approved by the author prior to publication.

• “Prior to the changes of ownership and editorship.“• It would be better to say that such parts had a relative order, in virtue of one

being prior to another.• She had never had a slave under her control previously to

myself, and prior to her marriage she had been dependent upon her own industry for a living.

While❶ As long as

❷ During

❸ At the same time

?As long as; during the time

that; at the same time that; although; whereas; and.

• It was lovely while it lasted.• While the grandparents love the children, they are strict with

them.• The soles are leather, while the uppers are canvas.

• Please light the fire while I'm cooking. --

Afterward❶ Later

❷ Subsequently

❸ Thereafter

?At a later time; subsequently.

• He found out about it long afterward.• Afterward, she got a promotion.

• He told me afterward that it was by only a matter of inches that I escaped disembowelling.

• Soon afterward he came up to a Shepherd and fawned upon him, wagging his tail as if to say, "I am a suppliant, and seek your aid.

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In the Meantime❶ Meanwhile

❷ For the time being

❸ During

?During the intervening time.• He can come back to work when he's feeling better. In the

meantime, he should be resting as much as possible.• In the meantime the police were notified.

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As far as❶ In expectation

❷ To this extent

❸ Up till

?To the degree or extent that.

• As far as a menu for the event, I haven't given it any thought.• They returned at nine, as far as we know.

• Nothing has changed from then and that's it as far as I'm concerned.• As far as our health goes, FIR may also regulate the blood

flow, increase resistance against various diseases and balance the acidity levels in our bodies.

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Previous to❶ Before

❷ Prior to

❸ A head of

?Prior to; before.

• His passport arrived just previous to his trip.• He had delivered a mel- ancholy oration previous to his funeral, and

had doubtless in the packet of letters, presented vari- ous keepsakes to relatives.

• I should not wonder at his being delighted with her, had he known nothing of her previous to this personal acquaintance.

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During❶ Throughout

❷ In the meanwhile

❸ Midst

?Throughout the course or duration of; at some time in.

• She swims every day during the summer.• We got along well during the trip.

• He worked in the field during most of the day.• During the interview, they asked about my previous jobs.

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Later❶ Afterward

❷ Down the line

❸ Down the road

?Afterwards; subsequently.

• I'll talk to you again later.• They later regretted the decision.• She returned several weeks later.• I saw him again later that morning.

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The moment that

❶ As soon as

?As soon as• The moment that you landed, we all were expecting you at the

“arrivals”..

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On the spur of the moment→ On impulse; without premeditation.• We decided to go on the spur of the moment.

• I had to leave town on the spur of the moment.

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Moment of truth→ A critical or decisive time on which much depends; a crucial

moment.• The moment of truth is here. Turn over your exam papers and begin.

• Now for the moment of truth when we find out whether we have got planning permission or not.

As a result❶ Therefor

❷ Correspondingly

❸ Subsequently

?Subsequently, as a consequence, hence.

• As a result of the accident, Tom couldn't walk for six months.• The possibility of any disruption as a result of the world's current

political climate has not been taken into account.• As a result, if you do try the same tests I did (with a side by side

browser test) you may not see the same results.

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Result in→ To achieve something; to bring about something; to

cause something to happen.• I hope that this will result in the police finding your car.

• All my effort resulted in nothing at all.

Therefore❶ Thus

❷ Accordingly

❸ Consequently

?In consequence of that; as a result; consequently; hence.

• Those people have their umbrellas up: therefore, it must be raining.

• They heard the warning on the radio and therefore took another route.

• Muscles need lots of fuel and therefore burn lots of calories.•“Therefore X must be true“.

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As a result of❶ Due to

❷ In as much as

❸ By cause of

?Because of this, by reason of, deductively, derivatively.

• Nadine Dories: 'I'm resigned, as a result of my job, to being alone for the rest of my life„.

• Eight children died as a result of abuse or neglect last year..

Because of

❶ As a result

❷ As a consequence

?On account of; by reason of.

• The flight was delayed because of bad weather.

On the other hand❶ However

❷ Notwithstanding

❸ Nevertheless

?A phrase introducing an alternate view.

• John: I'm ready to go; on the other hand, I'm perfectly comfortable here.

• Sally: I'll let you know when I'm ready, then. Mary: I like this one. On the other hand, this is nice too. Sue: Why not get both?

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However❶ Nevertheless

❷ In spite of

❸ Without regard to

?In whatever manner or way; to whatever degree or extent; in

spite of that; nevertheless; yet, On the other hand; by contrast.

• However he did it, it was very clever.• However did you get here so soon?

• He book is expensive; however, it's worth it.• The first part was easy; the second, however, took hours.

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Although❶ Despite

❷ Even though

❸ Supposing

?Regardless of the fact that; even though.

• Although I've been to his house several times, I still can't remember how to get there.

• Although the shooting has stopped, the destruction is enormous.• Although he hurried, the shop was closed when he got there.

• Although he is poor, he is honest..

Nevertheless❶ However

❷ Still

❸ Yet

?In spite of that; nonetheless; however.

• A small, nevertheless fatal error.• She found him physically repugnant, but she nevertheless agreed

Then again❶ On the other hand

❷ Also

❸ But then

?From another standpoint; on

the other hand; after thinking more about something.

• I need a vacation. Then again, so do my coworkers.• “On the other hand, she is too ambitious for her own good"; "then

again, she might not go“.• There should be more time to do it, but then again I won't hold my

breath.• She'd look better if she lost maybe ten or fifteen pounds, but then

again who wouldn't?

As opposed to❶ In contrast to

❷ Separate from

❸ Distinct from

?in comparison with something

• We should be stopping terrorists from operating, as opposed to chasing them after they've attacked.

• I like pro basketball, as opposed to the college game.• A Baroque violin that ... uses gut strings as opposed to metal-wound

ones.• I would prefer it if we met in the morning, as opposed to the evening.

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Still❶ Yet

❷ Furthermore

❸ Nevertheless

?up to this or that time; yet; even.

• The child has some new toys and still cries.• Although the doctor told him to rest, he still went on working.

• I still don't know your name.• Still had not made up her mind.

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little often have very interesting and complicated personalities.

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→ Despite that.• Her performance wasn't that original but still and all, the

audience was really impressed.

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Better still→ More satisfactorily.

• If you can't get rid of the spots, try using a razor blade or better still a liquid that dissolves gum and paint.

Ever Since❶ Before now

❷ Ago

❸ Long since

?from then till now; between a particular past time and the

present; subsequently.

• He was elected in 1978 and has been president ever since.

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• My hometown has had a big parade on the Fourth of July since time

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Greatest thing since indoor plumbingmost wonderful invention or useful item in a long

time.far as I'm concerned, this new food processor is the greatest

thing since indoor plumbing.

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The best/greatest thing since sliced bread→ The most wonderful invention or useful item in a long

• Portable phones are marketed as the best thing since sliced bread, but to me they're just another expensive gadget.

• The way he goes on about her - you'd think she was the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Otherwise❶ Differently

❷ Any other way

❸ Contrarily

?In another way; differently;

Under other circumstances; in other respects.

• She thought otherwise.• The evidence is otherwise.

• Otherwise I might have helped.• An otherwise logical mind.

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know otherwise→ To realize that certain information or an opinion is

not correct.

At the same time

❶ Simultaneously

❷ In the interim

❸ Concurrently

?during the same moment;

simultaneously; nevertheless; however; along with that.

• We arrived at the same time. Too many things are happening at the same time, and I am confused.

• Bill was able to pay for the damage. At the same time, he was very angry about the accident.

• We agree to your demands. At the same time, we object strongly to your methods.

• Going to school and holding a job at the same time..

Compared to❶ Correlated

❷ In comparison

❸ Set side by side

?To liken people or things to other people or things; to say that some people or things have the same

qualities as other people or things.

• The singer's voice has been compared to that of Elvis.• Chernobyl compared to other radioactivity releases.

• l can only compare him to a cuddly teddy bear. • He compared himself to one of the knights of the round table.

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Compare notes→ To exchange ideas, views, or opinions.

• We took a little time to compare notes on our ancestors and have discovered that we are cousins.

• We met at the coffee shop to compare notes on our new boss.

Even❶ Despite

❷ In spite of

❸ So much as

?To a greater degree or extent; indeed; moreover; at the same

time as; already; just.

• The blue whale is a huge, even awesome animal by any measure.• I will love you even to the end of time.

• Even as we watched, the building collapsed.• Loyal even unto death.

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Even Steven→ To be even (with someone or something) by having repaid a

debt, replied in kind, etc.• Bill hit Tom; then Tom hit Bill. Now they are even Steven.

• Mary paid Ann the $100 she owed her. Ann said, "Good, we are even Steven."

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Keep on an even keel→ To keep something in a steady and untroubled state.

• The manager cannot keep the firm on an even keel any longer.• When the workers are unhappy, it is difficult to keep the factory on

an even keel.

Also❶ In addition

❷ Besides

❸ Likewise

?In addition; besides; Likewise; too.

• She's a talented singer and also a fine actress.• Thomas Edison is best known for inventing the light bulb, but

he also invented the phonograph.• I don't think we should go out. Not only is it late, but

it's also snowing.• My neighbors were also at the show that night.

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Also-Ran→ Someone of no significance. (From horse racing, used of a horse that finishes a race but that does not finish among the

money winners.)• Oh, he's just another also-ran.

• Ignore the also-rans.

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They also serve who only stand and wait.→ Sometimes you must be patient and do nothing, even

though you would like to be actively helping.• ill: Can I help? Jane: No, we've got enough people helping. Jill: But I

want to help. Jane: They also serve who only stand and wait.

In addition to❶ Also

❷ As well as

❸ Besides

?Over and above; besides; as well as.

• There's a postage and packing fee in addition to the repair charge.• In addition to those moves, the Titans have waived tackle Barry

Richardson.• In addition to our strong financial performance, momentum is

building throughout American..

Thusly❶ So

❷ Therefore

❸ Consequently

?In the way just indicated; in this way; in the following manner; so; accordingly; consequently; to this

extent or degree

• The judge expressed it thus: "Our obligation is to discover the truth."• This detergent is highly concentrated and thus you will need to dilute.

• Layer if you are busy debased threatening rains, your substantiate power remain incongruous thusly protecting you from the cold.

• He makes Alex almost believable and the teenage audience for whom this audio book is intended is thusly rewarded.

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Likewise❶ Also

❷ As well

❸ In the same way

?In the same way; similarly; as well; also.

• All their attempts were spurned. Similar offers from the right were likewise rejected.

Idiom:

Likewise(, I'm sure)→ The same from my point of view.

• Alice: I'm delighted to make your acquaintance. Bob: Likewise, I'm sure. • John: How nice to see you! Sue: Likewise. John: Where are you from, Sue?

Furthermore❶ Moreover

❷ In addition

❸ As well

?In addition; moreover.

• I'm not interested in what you are selling, and furthermore, I asked your company not to contact me ever again.

• Furthermore, lines two and three, four and five, six and seven, have the same tones on the even syllables.

• Furthermore, lines two and three, four and five, six and seven, have the same tones on the even syllables.

• Furthermore, I will have to know all the data..

Moreover❶ Furthermore

❷ Besides

❸ In addition

?Beyond what has been stated; besides.

• The cellar was dark; moreover, mice nested there.• He had exquisite manners, and bowed to the company on all sides; for he had noble blood, and was, moreover, accustomed to the society of man alone; and

that makes a great difference.• Moreover, the definition of the differentia may be predicated of that of

which the differentia itself is predicated.• Moreover, on examining the eggs that she had laid he found they were just like

any other eggs.

As long as❶ Because

❷ Only if

❸ Since

?Since; because; if; only if; for a specified length of time.

• As long as you're going to the bakery, please buy some fresh bread.

• You can go out this evening as long as you promise to be home by midnight.

• You may stay out as long as you like.• I will cooperate as long as I am notified on time.

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Thanks to❶ Because

❷ Due to

❸ For the reason that

?Due to someone or something;

because of someone or something.

• Thanks to the storm, we have no electricity.• Thanks to Mary, we have tickets to the game. She bought them

early before they were sold out.• Thanks to Sandy, I found this great apartment.

• Thanks to his fitness, Roberto recovered from the injury fairly quickly.

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Due to❶ Because

❷ As a result of

❸ For the reason that

?As a result of something because of something.

• Due to computer problems, the checks cannot be mailed this week. • Our flight was late due to the bad weather.

• Evening classes were cancelled due to heavy snow.• The concert was canceled due to the rain.

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Since❶ Ago

❷ From the time of

❸ Because

?From then until now or between then

and now; before now; ago; after some point in the past; Inasmuch as; because; at a subsequent time.

• They left town and haven't been here since.• I haven't eaten since breakfast.

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• My hometown has had a big parade on the Fourth of July since time

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Greatest thing since indoor plumbing→ The most wonderful invention or useful item in a long

time.• As far as I'm concerned, this new food processor is the greatest

thing since indoor plumbing.

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The best/greatest thing since sliced bread→ The most wonderful invention or useful item in a long time.

• Portable phones are marketed as the best thing since sliced bread, but to me they're just another expensive gadget.

• The way he goes on about her - you'd think she was the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Inasmuch as❶ Because

❷ Since

❸ Seeing that

?Because of the fact that; since; to the extent that; insofar as; in view of the fact that; seeing that;

since.

• The economic forecast for the coming decade looks promising, inasmuch as we can predict that far in advance.

• You should not use that source, inasmuch as it is badly out-of-date.• I will leave out all discussion on republics, inasmuch as in another

place I have written of them at length, and will address myself only to principalities.

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In light of❶ Because of

❷ In consideration of

❸ In view of

?Because of certain knowledge

now in hand; considering something.

• In light of what you have told us, I think we must abandon the project.

• In light of the clerk's rudeness, we didn't return to that shop.• In light of how much our own costs have gone up, we have to raise

prices to our customers.• In light of the circumstances.

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Following❶ Resulting

❷ Ensuing

❸ Succeeding

?Resulting; ensuing; succeeding.• Following the lecture, refreshments were served.• We were tired for a few days following our trip.

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• Bill's speech was excellent. It was a

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Follow one's nose → To go straight ahead, the direction that one's nose is

pointing.• The town that you want is straight ahead on this highway. Just follow your

nose. • The chief's office is right around the corner. Turn left and follow your nose.

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Follow suit→ To follow in the same pattern; to follow someone else's example.

• Mary went to work for a bank, and Jane followed suit. Now they are both head cashiers.

The Smiths went out to dinner, but the Browns didn't follow suit. They stayed home.

For the purpose of

❶ Plan

❷ Mean

❸ Work towards

?Aim; design; mean; plan; purpose; pursue; work towards.

• Travelling for the purpose of mere tourism.• With regard to traveling solely for the purpose of a pleasure trip, or

for a break, this is emphatically forbidden.• The activity of visiting a farm for overnight stays and for the

purpose of participating in or enjoying farm activities and/or other attraction offered.

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Devil can quote Scripture for his own purpose

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To all intents and purposes→ In all the most important ways.

• We've got a few odd things to finish, but to all intents and purposes the job is done.

• They redesigned the old model and created something which was to all intents and purposes a brand new car.

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Accidentally on purpose→ Deliberate, but meant to look like an accident.

• Then, I accidentally-on-purpose spilled water on him.

Even so❶ Nonetheless

❷ Still

❸ Nevertheless

?Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession);

nevertheless, still, that being the case; despite everything for all that.

• His place fills up with tourists in the summer, but even so, there are plenty of places for them to stay.

• I know you claim not to care about the breakup; even so, you keep talking about it.

• I believe I could love you for ever; but even so, it wouldn't be right.• We had been very happy at Columbus, as we were apt to be anywhere, but none of us liked the narrowness of city streets, even so near to the woods as those

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Regardless❶ Disregarding

❷ At any rate

❸ Despite everything

?Without considering something; at

any rate; whatever is done; whatever option is chosen; without

being influenced by something.

• Regardless of what you say, I'm still going to the club tonight.• I still have to pay the bill, regardless of the facts.

• We treat everyone equally, regardless of what their language is, regardless of their skin color or background.

• The weather looked bad, but they were resolved to go on with their picnic regardless.

Just as❶ When

❷ As though

❸ As if

?At the same time as; in precisely the same way as.

• The building collapsed just as he arrived.• He's signing his name just as he's always done it.

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Just About→ Almost; very nearly.• This job is just about done.Idiom:

Just So→ In a careful manner.

• You must treat this plant just so.

Parallel to❶ At the same time

❷ Equally

❸ Side by side

?In a parallel relationship or manner;

occurring or existing at the same time or having the same period or phase; a

likeness or state of being alike.

• Prohibition: A parallel to modern war on drugs.• Egypt's real parallel to Iran's revolution.

• It is an ecological disaster with no parallel in the modern era.• Is there a parallel between the British Empire and the Roman

Empire?.

Equally❶ Evenly

❷ Identically

❸ Equivalently

?Having the same quantity, measure, or value as another; to the same degree

(often followed by `as'); in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way.

• My opinions are equally valid.• The two projects are equally important.

• They were equally beautiful.• All these techniques are equally effective.

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First among → The best or most important of a similar group.

• The solo violin was first among equals instruments.

•Because she is the chairman of the committee, she is, of course, equals

→ Segregated but of equal value or quality.• The separate but equal doctrine was abandoned years ago.

They were provided with facilities that were said to be separate but equal—but were really of a lower standard.

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All things being → If everything happens as you expect it to

• All things being equal, I should be home by Thursday.See also: being, other, thing.

•All other things being equal, a professor can get higher ratings from students by giving higher

Whether❶ If

❷ In Case

❸ Even if

?Used in indirect questions to

introduce one alternative; Used to introduce alternative possibilities.

• We should find out whether the museum is open.• Whether she wins or whether she loses, this is her last

tournament.• He passed the test, whether by skill or luck.

• Whether does he live at home or abroad..

→ Regardless of circumstances; in either case; in any case; as, I will go.

• In states that remain undecided about whether or not to expand Medicaid, as Obamacare prescribes, hospitals have lobbied furiously in expansion's favor.

According to❶ As reported by

❷ As stated in

❸ As determined by

?As said or indicated by someone or something; in proportion to

something.

• According to rumors I've heard, he was fired for stealing from the company.

• She always did everything according to the rules.• I cooked the rice according to the directions on the box.

• He was paid according to how quickly he worked..

Only❶ Merely

❷ Purely

❸ Except

?At the very least; and nothing else or more; except.

• She had been there only twice in her life.• There are only two more weeks until summer vacation.• It's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.• Do you really have to leave? It's only eight o'clock.

Provided (that)❶ If only

❷ As long as

❸ With the purpose

?On the condition; if.

• Will pay the bonus provided the job is completed on time.• They are willing to help, provided that he has a specific plan.

• Let him be conquered, exiled, proscribed, provided he still lives.• I will come, provided that I am invited.

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Apart from❶ Except

❷ Other than

❸ Aside from

?Except for something aside from something.

• Apart from the saggy roof, the cottage is in pretty good shape.• Apart from a few scratches, the car was undamaged.

• Apart from its wonderful kitchen, that house needs a lot of work done on it..

Besides❶ Except

❷ Aside from

❸ Beyond

?In addition; also; moreover; furthermore; otherwise; else.

• They serve pasta and many other foods besides.• I'm not ready to get married yet. Besides, I enjoy living alone.• She wants to learn other languages besides English and French.

• Besides its famous cakes, the bakery also makes delicious breads and cookies.

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Exclude from❶ Except

❷ Eliminate

❸ Remove

?To leave someone or something

out of something; to leave someone or something off a list.

• Did you mean to exclude me from the party?• I excluded chocolate cake from the shopping list.

• Was it fair to exclude so many of these men and women from our initial list?

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In Spite of❶ Notwithstanding

❷ Despite

❸ Regardless

?Without regard to someone or

something; even though another course had been prescribed;

ignoring a warning..

• They kept going in spite of their fears.• Their love of life comes in spite of considerable hardship.

• He went in spite of his father's orders.• In spite of all the rain that had fallen, the ground was still pretty

dry.

Out of spite→ With the desire to harm someone or something.

• Jane told some evil gossip about Bill out of spite. • That was not an accident! You did it out of spite.

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Cut off your nose to spite your face→ To hurt yourself in an attempt to hurt someone else.

• Isaac dropped out of school because he wanted to make his father angry; years later, he realized that he had cut off his nose to spite his face.

• If you stay home because your ex-husband will be at the party, aren't you just cutting off your nose to spite your face?

Notwithstanding❶ Nevertheless

❷ In spite of

❸ Despite

?In spite of; all the same;

nevertheless; in spite of the fact that; although.

• The teams played on, notwithstanding the rain.• We proceeded, notwithstanding.

• Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. • The doctor's orders notwithstanding, she returned to work.

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In any case/event❶ Anyway

❷ Regardless

❸ Nevertheless

?No matter what happens; whatever happens in any event.

• I intend to be home by supper time, but in any case by eight o'clock. In any event, I'll see you this evening.

• You should be able to catch a bus, but in any case you can always take a taxi home.

• In any case, you should test drive the car before buying it.• War is inevitable in any case.

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One way or the other

❶ In Anyway

❷ In any case

❸ In any respect

?Which of two possibilities will

happen or be chosen; whatever method is used.

• One way or the other, drought is over for the next five years.• One way or the other, I'm going to finish this job next week.

• They've had a week to think about it and now they must decide one way or the other.

• It doesn't really matter to me one way or the other..

In order to❶ For the purpose of

❷ For the sake of

❸ In pursuance of

?For the purpose of; to the end; as means to; as a means to.

• She worked summers in order to save money for college.• Similarly, in the case of speeches, the exordium is prior in order

to the narrative.• To eat in order to live

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So that❶ In order that

❷ In Case

❸ With the purpose that

?In order that; with the purpose that.

• I stopped so that you could catch up.• He stayed so that he could see the second feature.

• He was late home, so that there was trouble.• He got up very late, so that he missed the bus and was late for

work.I'll wash this dress so that you can wear it.

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Until❶ During

❷ Meanwhile

❸ For the time being

?Up to the time of; Before (a specified time).

• We danced until dawn.• We walked until it got dark.

• You cannot leave until your work is finished.• She can't leave until Friday.

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→freezes over, you mean they will not get the result they want.• They can talk

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Until all hours→ Until very late.

• Mary is out until all hours, night after night. • If I'm up until all hours two nights in a row, I'm just exhausted.

Idiom:

It's not over until the fat lady sings→ Something that you say when someone is losing a game or

competition but you think there is still a chance they might win• Tony's only two games behind. And as they say, it's not over until the fat lady

sings.

So as to

❶ In order to

❷ For the sake of

?In order to• Mail your package early so as to ensure its timely arrival.

• To slim so as to lose weight.• He sat at the front so as to be able to hear.

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Unless

❶ Except

?Except under the circumstances that; except on the condition

that;

• Exceptional talent does not always win its reward unless favored by exceptional circumstances.

• The directors have a meeting every Friday, unless there is nothing to discuss.

• If Miss Summers will not keep her, you must find me out another school, unless we can get her married immediately.

• We'll be there at nine, unless the train is late..

If only

❶ I wish that

❷ Provided that

?I wish that• If only I had known you were coming I would have met your plane.

• If only it would snow on Christmas Eve.• If only Dad could see me now!

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→ Something that you say to a child to stop them arguing with you when you want them to do something.

• I want no ifs and buts, just tidy your room like I told you to! • No ifs, ands or buts, you're going up to bed now!

Proverb:

If ifs and ands were pots and pans (there'd be no work for tinkers' hands).

→ Wishing for things is useless. (Often said in reply to someone who says something beginning with "If only....")

• Daughter: If only we didn't have to move out of town, I'd be the happiest girl in the world. Grandmother: If ifs and ands were pots and pans, there'd be no work for tinkers'

Had it not been for

❶ Anything other than it

❷ Only because of

❸ It wouldn’t

?Only because of; for anything other than it; it wouldn’t.

• A special thanks to all my brothers, Ray Lee, Clay and Delano and Leonard and my sister Crystal. I've said it before, had it not been for Leonard and Ford Motor Company, I wouldn't

have been here today.• I wondered what the city might have been like had it not been for the years of

conflict, insecurity and food crises.• Tony Shipley, a Kingsport Republican and retired Air Force lieutenant colonel who has attended events with the Tuskegee Airmen, said “the war could have gone a different direction” had it not

been for the airmen who escorted bombers deep into Germany..

If not❶ Perhaps

❷ Aside from

❸ Except for

?Perhaps; indicating possibility of being more remarkable (greater

or better or sooner) than.

• I will yield 10% if not more.• Pretty if not actually beautiful.

• Let's meet tonight if not sooner.• But the days of expansively adding to what is protected by

substantive due process, if not over, are substantially reigned in..

At the time❶ During

❷ In the meanwhile

❸ Amid

?During; in the meanwhile; Amid. • It seemed important at the time.

• Places Left Unfinished at the time of Creation• At the time, we could easily finish the marathon.

.

Meanwhile❶ At the same time

❷ For the time being

❸ In the interim

?During or in the intervening time; at the same time.

• You can set the table. Meanwhile, I'll start making dinner.• She spent four years studying for her law degree. Meanwhile, she

continued to work at the bank.• He can come back to work when he's feeling better, but meanwhile he

should be resting as much as possible• The court is deliberating; meanwhile, we must be patient.

.

→ While something else is happening or until something else happens in the meantime.

• You go back to school to learn a new trade and hope you can keep the family together in the meanwhile.

Till❶ Until

❷ Up to the time of

❸ Before

?Until; up to the time of; before; to.

• They kept playing till it got dark.• He spun around till he was dizzy.

• To fight till death.• They didn't come till today.

.

Proverb:

→

• Ellen: My daughter's teacher is going to be troublesome, I can tell. Maybe I should go to the school and talk to her. Jane: Why not wait till she actually does something?

Proverb:

Never halloo till you are out of the woods

→ To steal money from one's employer.• James couldn't afford that car on just his salary. He must have his hand in the

till. • Sally was outraged when she found that one of her salesclerks had his fingers

in the till.

Idiom:

It's not over till it's over.→ It is not over yet and will not be until the event has

completely played out.• It looks like we have won, but it's not over 'til it's over!

• They haven't won the game yet. It's not over 'til it's over

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