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Complex Linking Expressions – English vocabulary

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15 English words with meanings: As a matter of fact, In contrast, However, Moreover, For instance… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking…

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  1. As a matter of fact /æz ə 'mætər əv fækt/ — in fact
    Example: As a matter of fact, I have already finished the report.
    Synonyms: in fact, actually, indeed
  2. In contrast /ɪn 'kɒntræst/ — the opposite
    Example: In contrast to last year, sales have increased significantly.
    Synonyms: on the other hand, by comparison
  3. However /haʊ'ɛvər/ — but
    Example: I wanted to go out; however, it started raining heavily.
    Synonyms: nevertheless, yet, still
  4. Moreover /mɔ:r'oʊvər/ — also
    Example: The hotel is beautiful; moreover, the staff are very friendly.
    Synonyms: furthermore, besides, additionally
  5. For instance /fɔ:r 'ɪnstəns/ — for example
    Example: Many fruits are rich in vitamins; for instance, oranges contain a lot of vitamin C.
    Synonyms: for example, such as
  6. Generally speaking /'ʤɛnərəli 'spi:kɪŋ/ — generally
    Example: Generally speaking, people enjoy spending time with friends.
    Synonyms: in general, overall, on the whole
  7. In other words /ɪn 'ʌðər wɜ:dz/ — that is to say; put another way
    Example: In other words, the project needs more funding to continue.
    Synonyms: to put it differently, that is to say, simply put
  8. As far as I know /æz fɑ:r æz aɪ noʊ/ — to my knowledge
    Example: As far as I know, the meeting starts at nine o’clock.
    Synonyms: to my knowledge, to the best of my knowledge, as I understand it
  9. From my point of view /frʌm maɪ pɔɪnt əv vju:/ — in my opinion
    Example: From my point of view, teamwork is essential for success.
    Synonyms: in my opinion, to me, as I see it
  10. On the other hand /ɒn ði 'ʌðər hænd/ — from a different perspective; in contrast
    Example: I enjoy living in the city; on the other hand, it can be quite noisy.
    Synonyms: however, in contrast, alternatively
  11. In addition /ɪn ə'dɪʃən/ — also
    Example: In addition to English, she also speaks French and Spanish.
    Synonyms: as well as, besides, plus
  12. On top of that /ɒn tɒp əv ðæt/ — also, and more
    Example: He’s a talented singer. On top of that, he writes his own songs.
    Synonyms: furthermore, moreover, in addition
  13. To be honest /tə bi 'ɒnɪst/ — honestly
    Example: To be honest, I didn’t really enjoy the movie.
    Synonyms: frankly, honestly, truthfully
  14. All in all /ɔ:l ɪn ɔ:l/ — in short; overall
    Example: All in all, it was a wonderful vacation.
    Synonyms: overall, in summary, generally speaking
  15. By contrast /baɪ 'kɒntræst/ — the opposite
    Example: The old system was slow; by contrast, the new one is very efficient.
    Synonyms: in contrast, on the other hand

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