Linking Words

48 Glossary of Linking Words terms

In this glossary some examples of Linking Words will be presented

Additionally

also or in addition

Example: There was something additionally disturbing about her for a male spectator.

es: también o además

Addmitedly

used when you are agreeing that something is true, especially unwillingly

Example: The technique is painful, admittedly, but it benefits the patient greatly.

es: se usa cuando estás de acuerdo en que algo es cierto, especialmente de mala gana

Altogether

in total

Example: Our picnic was altogether spoiled by the rain.

es: en total

As a result

something that happens or exists because of something else

Example: Tom died as a result of an accident.

es: algo que sucede o existe debido a otra cosa

As a rule

usually

Example: As a rule i get up at six o'clock, but yesterday morning i got up at eight.

es: generalmente

Because of

as a result of

Example: Air travellers were left stranded because of icy conditions.

es: como resultado de

Besides

in addition to; also

Example: I dislike fishing; besides , I don't even own a boat.

es: además de; además

Briefly

for a short time

Example: He returned his attention to the mirror, pausing briefly to speak.

es: por un corto tiempo

Clearly

In a way that is easy to see, hear, read, or understand

Example: The house is clearly visible from the beach.

es: De una manera que sea fácil de ver, escuchar, leer o comprender

Conversely

in an opposite way

Example: It is possible for every sinner to turn to God and escape punishment, and conversely for a righteous man to backslide and fall.

es: de manera opuesta

Definitely

without any doubt

Example: Our trip was definitely a success.

es: Sin ninguna duda

Due to

expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time

Example: My fitness is due to regular exercise

es: se espera que suceda, llegue, etc. en un momento determinado

Due to

expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time

Example: My fitness is due to regular exercise.

es: se espera que suceda, llegue, etc. en un momento determinado

Equally

fairly and in the same way

Example: The money will be distributed equally among the winners.

es: justamente y de la misma manera

Even so

although it is true

Example: It was raining, but even so we had to go out.

es: aunque es verdad

Finally

after a long time or some difficulty

Example: At the end of period of time Two hours later, the train finally arrived.

es: después de mucho tiempo o alguna dificultad

Following

after

Example: I'm going to Europe to study the following year

es: después

Generally

considering the whole of someone or something, and not just a particular part of him, her, or it

Example: The new drug will be generally available from January.

es: considerando la totalidad de alguien o algo, y no solo una parte particular de él, ella o eso

Hence

that is the reason or explanation for

Example: His mother was Italian, hence his name - Luca.

es: esa es la razón o explicación de

However

despite whatever amount or degree

Example: He didn't want to go to school today, however he had a very important exam.

es: a pesar de cualquier cantidad o grado

If

used to say that a particular thing can or will happen only after something else happens or becomes true

Example: If he comes, ask him to wait.

es: solía decir que una cosa en particular puede suceder o sucederá solo después de que algo más suceda o se convierta en verdad

In addition

the process of adding numbers or amounts together

Example: In addition to writing, she carried out good works.

es: el proceso de sumar números o cantidades

In case

a particular situation or example of something

Example: Keep these papers together in case they are lost.

es: una situación particular o ejemplo de algo

In fact

actually

Example: In fact, we very nearly split up this time. He apologized as soon as he realized what he had done.

es: Realmente

In order to

with the aim or purpose of doing something

Example: You must release me in order to be free yourself!

es: con el objetivo o propósito de hacer algo

In summary

a short, clear description that gives the main facts or ideas about something

Example: In one class, students were asked to summarize their experience in one word.

es: una descripción breve y clara que brinde los principales hechos o ideas sobre algo

In this case

a particular situation or example of something

Example: If handsome is as handsome does, in this case handsome does very well indeed

es: una situación particular o ejemplo de algo

Including

to contain something as a part of something else, or to make something part of something else

Example: Dean gave Winston the information, including both names, Cleary and Corbin.

es: contener algo como parte de otra cosa, o hacer que algo sea parte de otra cosa

Likewise

in the same way

Example: Likewise, just when you thought it was safe to take a little nap.

es: del mismo modo

Moreover

(used to add information) also and more importantly

Example: The car looked good; moreover, the price was right.

es: (usado para agregar información) también y lo que es más importante

Namely

used when you want to give more detail or be more exact about something you have just said

Example: They brought lunch, namely sandwiches and soda.

es: se utiliza cuando desea dar más detalles o ser más exacto sobre algo que acaba de decir

Never

not at any time or not on any occasion

Example: I've never seen anything like this before.

es: ni en ningún momento ni en ninguna ocasión

Nevertheless

despite what has just been said or referred to

Example: He was very tired; nevertheless he went on walking.

es: a pesar de lo que se acaba de decir o referir

Nonetheless

despite what has just been said or done

Example: Furious at Jessi, he was nonetheless concerned.

es: a pesar de lo que se acaba de decir o hacer

Obviously

In a way that is easy to understand or see

Example: Obviously he did realize the consequences of his actions.

es: De una manera que sea fácil de entender o ver

On the whole

generally

Example: My opinion is on the whole the same as yours.

es: generalmente

Overall

in general rather than in particular, or including all the people or things in a particular group or situation

Example: Adverb He made a few mistakes but did well overall.

es: en general más que en particular, o incluyendo a todas las personas o cosas en un grupo o situación en particular

Previously

before the present time or the time referred to

Example: Guyana's railways were previously owned by private companies.

es: antes del tiempo presente o del tiempo referido

Proof of this

a fact or piece of information that shows that something exists or is true

Example: What she saw today was proof that she needed it close by.

es: un hecho o información que muestra que algo existe o es cierto

Same as

the same

Example: The memories they are making are much the same as mine.

es: Lo mismo

Similarly

in a similar way

Example: Similarly, I have tried to teach my own children good manners.

es: En una forma similar

Subsequently

after something else

Example: He subsequently wrote an account of his experiences.

es: después de algo más

Such as

used before a noun or noun phrase to add emphasis

Example: They are already battling to eradicate illnesses such as malaria and tetanus.

es: usado antes de un sustantivo o frase nominal para agregar énfasis

Therefore

for that reason

Example: It is for this reason that you should visit your dentist regularly as small cavities are much easier to treat than advanced decay.

es: por esta razón

To summarise

to express the most important facts or ideas about something or someone in a short and clear form

Example: I will summarise what I have done

es: expresar los hechos o ideas más importantes sobre algo o alguien de forma breve y clara

Unless

except if

Example: Unless someone knew the area, they could pass within a hundred feet of it and not know it was there.

es: excepto si

Up to a point

partly, or to a limited degree

Example: Competition is good but only up to a certain point.

es: en parte o en un grado limitado

While

during the time that, or at the same time as

Example: Conjunction Someone called while you were out.

es: durante el tiempo que, o al mismo tiempo que