with one thing or person not included

used to give the reason for something

used to describe something that seems true but may not be

used to add another person or thing

used to emphasize a negative statement

for the reason that something happens

because of a particular thing or event

besides [giving another reason]

used to add another reason or point

both sides of an argument

the two different opinions or positions in a discussion

the need or desire for something

to give special importance to something

with one thing or person not included

used before giving a specific example

used to say something is true, despite what was said before

with the aim of doing something

Giving reasons and results – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: although, apart from, argument [reason to think], as [because], as a result… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI…

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although /ɔl'ðoʊ/ (conjunction) — despite the fact that
Example: Although it was raining, we went out.
Synonyms: though, even though
apart from /ə'pɑ:rt frəm/ (phrase) — with one thing or person not included
Example: Apart from Tom, everyone was there.
Synonyms: except for, other than, excluding
argument [reason to think] /'ɑ:rɡjumənt/ (noun) — a reason that supports an opinion or shows why something is true
Example: There is strong argument for banning smoking here.
Synonyms: reason, evidence, case
as [because] /æz/ (conjunction) — used to give the reason for something
Example: As it was late, we went home.
Synonyms: since, because
as a result /æz ə rɪ'zʌlt/ (phrase) — because of that; therefore
Example: It rained all day, and as a result, the game was canceled.
Synonyms: therefore, so, consequently
as if/though /əz ɪf/ (phrase) — used to describe something that seems true but may not be
Example: It looks as if it will rain.
Synonyms: as though, like, apparently
as long as /æz lɔ:ŋ æz/ (phrase) — only if a condition is true
Example: You can go as long as you finish your work.
Synonyms: provided that, if
as well (as) /æz wɛl æz/ (phrase) — used to add another person or thing
Example: You can bring your friend as well as your sister.
Synonyms: in addition to, and
at all /æt ɔ:l/ (phrase) — used to emphasize a negative statement
Example: I don't like it at all.
Synonyms: in any way, whatever, not at all
because /bɪ'kɔ:z/ (conjunction) — for the reason that something happens
Example: We stayed inside because it was raining.
Synonyms: since, as
because of /bɪ'kʌz əv/ (phrase) — because of a particular thing or event
Example: The game was canceled because of the storm.
Synonyms: due to, on account of
besides [giving another reason] /bɪ'saɪdz/ (adverb) — used to add another reason or point
Example: I don't want to go out; besides, it's too late.
Synonyms: also, in addition
besides [in addition] /bɪ'saɪdz/ (adverb) — used to add more information
Example: Besides English, she speaks French.
Synonyms: in addition, also, furthermore
both sides of an argument /boʊθ saɪdz əv ær'ɡjumənt/ (phrase) — the two different opinions or positions in a discussion
Example: We heard both sides of the argument.
Synonyms: both viewpoints, both opinions, both perspectives
demand n /dɪ'mænd/ (noun) — the need or desire for something
Example: There is a high demand for clean water.
Synonyms: need, desire, request
despite /dɪ'spaɪt/ (preposition) — without being stopped by
Example: Despite the rain, the game continued.
Synonyms: in spite of, regardless of
due to /du: tu:/ (phrase) — caused by something
Example: The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
Synonyms: because of, owing to
emphasise /'ɛmfəsaɪz/ (verb) — to give special importance to something
Example: The teacher emphasized the main idea.
Synonyms: stress, highlight, underline
even though /,i:vən 'ðoʊ/ (conjunction) — although something is true
Example: Even though he was tired, he kept working.
Synonyms: although, though
except for /ɪk'sept fɔ:r/ (phrase) — with one thing or person not included
Example: Everyone came except for John.
Synonyms: apart from, other than, excluding
for instance /fɔr 'ɪnstəns/ (phrase) — used before giving a specific example
Example: I like many fruits, for instance, apples and bananas.
Synonyms: for example, such as
go [lead somewhere] /ɡoʊ/ (verb) — to lead to a place or result
Example: This road goes to the station.
Synonyms: lead to, result in, take to
however /haʊ'ɛvər/ (adverb) — used to show a contrast
Example: The room was small; however, it was comfortable.
Synonyms: nevertheless, still, yet
in addition (to) /ɪn ə'dɪʃən tu:/ (phrase) — used to add something extra
Example: In addition to music, she likes painting.
Synonyms: besides, as well as, plus
in fact /ɪn fækt/ (phrase) — used to say something is true, despite what was said before
Example: He looks tired; in fact, he is sick.
Synonyms: actually, indeed, as a matter of fact
in order to /ɪn 'ɔ:rdər tu:/ (phrase) — with the aim of doing something
Example: She left early in order to catch the train.
Synonyms: to, so as to

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