Linking Words

48 Are words that link or relate two ideas terms

This is for the words that are unknown to me or more difficult to remember

Above all
adverb
above and beyond all other consideration
Example: above all, you must be independent
es: sobre todo
Admittedly
adverb
as has been or must be admitted
Example: admittedly, I should not have lost my temper like that
es: cierto que es que
All the same
adverb
that someone does not care about what is chosen or done in a particular situation
Example: We can do it either today or tomorrow—it's all the same to me.
es: me da lo mismo
Altogether
adverb
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent
Example: it was not altogether her fault
es: en total
As a rule
n
it usually happens
Example: As a rule, however, such attacks have been aimed at causing damage rather than taking life
es: como regla
Because of
preposition
by reason of
Example: I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare
es: porque
Besides
Adverb
Making an additional point
Example: Besides, we can't afford it
es: Ademas
Briefly
adverb
for a short time
Example: she visited him briefly
es: brevemente
By the same token
in the same way or for the same reason
Example: there was little evidence to substantiate the gossip and, by the same token, there was little to disprove it
es: por la misma razon
Clearly
adverb
without doubt or question
Example: they were clearly lost
es: Claramente
Consequently
adverb
as a consequence
Example: She believes the players felt more emboldened and the game consequently grew rougher
es: consecuentemente
Conversely
adverb
with the terms of the relation reversed
Example: conversely, not all women are mothers
es: en cambio
Despite
noun
contemptuous disregard
Example: she wanted neither favor nor despite
es: a pesar de
Due to
noun
that which is deserved or owed
Example: What if the audience’s reaction had been due to the power of the song
es: debido a
Equally
adverb
in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
Example: they split their winnings equally
es: igualemente
Even if
idiom
stress that something will happen despite something else that might prevent it
Example: I'm going to the party even if it rains
es: incluso si
Even so
adverb
in spite of that
Example: I know you claim not to care about the breakup; even so, you keep talking about it
es: aun asi
Firstly
adverb
before anything else
Example: We are looking at the balance of the squad positionally firstly
es: primeramente
Foremost
adjective
ranking above all others
Example: the foremost figure among marine artists
es: principal
furthermore
adverb
in addition
Example: furthermore, their quality is improving
es: Es mas
Generally
adverb
in a general manner
Example: I had a generally good day
es: generalmente
Hence
adverb
from that fact or reason or as a result
Example: the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory
es: por eso
If
conjuction
in the event that
Example: asked if the mail had come
es: si
In case
in order to guard against a possibility
Example: leave the door open in case your dad comes
es: en caso
In fact
adverb
in reality or actuality
Example: in fact, it was a wonder anyone survived
es: de hecho
In order
adjective
in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement
Example: We each took turns leading the training sessions in order to develop leadership, initiative, and self-confidence
es: en orden de
In short
adverb
in a concise manner; in a few words
Example: He could turn out such work in short order
es: en breve
In the case of
In reference to
In reference to; in the instance of
Example: In the case of Juan, I think we had better allow his request
es: en caso de
Including
noun
the act of inclining; bending forward
Example: two sides and the included angle
es: incluso
Indeed
Adverb
In truth (often tends to intensify)
Example: Was indeed grateful
es: En efecto
Likewise
adverb
in like or similar manner
Example: some people have little power to do good, and have likewise little strength to resist evil
es: igualmente
Moreover
Adverb
in addition
Example: moreover, mice nested ther
es: Es mas
Namely
adverb
as follows
Example: namely the status of the team, which is 2-5 after losing to the Green Bay Packers
es: a saber
Nevertheless
adverb
despite anything to the contrary
Example: while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
es: sin embargo
On the whole
n
taking everything into account
Example: on the whole, it was quite a good speech
es: en general
Overall
adverb
with everyone or everything included
Example: she figured out what it would cost overall
es: sobre todo
Proof
noun
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
Example: if you have any proof for what you say, now is the time to produce it
es: prueba
Simiarly
adverb
in a way that shows a general but not exact resemblance
Example: The lab charges anywhere from $50 to $100 per blood test; other procedures are priced similarly
es: similarmente
Subsequently
adverb
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
Example: he apologized subsequently
es: subsecuentemente
Such as
adjective
used to introduce an example or series of examples
Example: You will need some form of identification, such as a driver's license
es: tal como
Therefore
adverb
from that fact or reason or as a result
Example: therefore this must be true
es: por lo tanto
Thus
adverb
from that fact or reason or as a result
Example: it is late and thus we must go
es: por lo tanto
To summarise
verb
give a summary (of)
Example: Perhaps the hardest of the projects to summarise is Tour de Moon
es: resumir
Too
Adverb
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
Example: he has a Mercedes, too
es: tambien
Undoubtedly
Adverb
Without doubt; certainly.
Example: They are undoubtedly guilty
es: Indudablemente
Unless
preposition
except on the condition that
Example: No visitors are permitted for COVID-19 patients unless there are extenuating circumstances
es: a no ser que
Unlike
adjective
marked by dissimilarity
Example: for twins they are very unlike
es: diferente a
Without doubt
Adverb
admittedly
Example: Without doubt creating a crisis
es: Sin duda