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48 LINKING WORDS. terms

THIS GLOSSARY IS TO KNOW THE MEANING OF SOME LINKING WORDS.

ABSOLUTELY
EMPHASIS
When something is absolute, it's total and complete.
Example: An absolutely wonderful song.
es: ABSOLUTAMENTE
ADMITTEDLY
COCESSION
As acknowledged.
Example: The entire hall, which admittedly is just me, my family, J/C, and the older professor-type woman with the glasses, stops and stares.
es: CIERTO ES QUE
ALTHOGETHER
SUMMARY
To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole' is often used informally for `wholly').
Example: It was not altogether her fault.
es: En total
AS A RULE
GENERALISATION
Used for saying what usually happens.
Example: As a rule I take a shower every Thursday.
es: Como regla
BECAUSE OF
REASON
If an event or situation occurs because of something, that thing is the reason or cause.
Example: I was late for work because of the snowstorm, which made driving a nightmare.
es: Porque
BEFORE
ORDER
When one thing precedes another,.
Example: You put your socks on before your shoes.
es: Antes de
BESIDES
ADDITION
Makes an additional point; anyway.
Example: Besides, we can't afford it.
es: Además
BRIEFLY
SUMMARY
For a short time.
Example: Briefly, we have a problem.
es: Brevemente
CONSEQUENTLY
RESULT
Consequently is a word that has to do with cause and effect.
Example: You are losing money, consequently we have to fire you.
es: En consecuencia
DESPITE
CONTRAST
Is used as a preposition when something happens even though it might have been prevented by something else.
Example: He would have to collect them, despite the delay.
es: a pesar de
DUE TO
REASON
As a result of.
Example: Due to the complaints, he lost his job.
es: debido a
EQUALLY
COMPARISON
Use the adverb equally to mean "the same way" or "in similar shares.".
Example: A dry moat, several yards wide and equally deep.
es: igualmente
ESPECIALLY
EMPHASIS
Describes something that can be singled out as better or more than.
Example: An especially cautious approach to the danger.
es: ESPECIALMENTE
EVEN IF
COCESSION
Used to 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
FINALLY
ORDER
Means "at the end of a long wait".
Example: And finally, the height, the pinnacle of my employment history so far.
es: Finalmente
FOLLOWING
ORDER
Means "coming immediately after".
Example: Classes commenced the following morning.
es: Siguiente
FURTHERMORE
ADDITION
Is a useful word when you have an additional point to make in an argument or explanation.
Example: Furthermore, their quality is improving.
es: Además
GENERALLY
GENERALISATION
Means "usually" or "broadly." If something is generally true, it is usually true.
Example: Generally, dogs are more playful than cats.
es: Generalmente
HENCE
RESULT
Means "for this reason," or "therefore.
Example: The eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory.
es: Por eso
HOWEVER
COCESSION
Means "even so" or, "on the other hand," and you use it to introduce a complication or contradiction.
Example: The Soviets, however, said yes and put the first woman in space in 1963.
es: Sin embargo
IF
CONDITION
On condition that.
Example: I'll go to work tomorrow if it's not raining.
es: Si
IN CASE
CONDITION
If there happens to be need.
Example: In case of trouble call 911.
es: En caso
IN FACT
REASON
Something that has actual existence.
Example: In fact, it was a wonder anyone survived.
es: De hecho
IN SHORT
SUMMARY
In a concise manner; in a few words.
Example: The path heaved in short, quick spurts up through some stands of old birches, and then out into more sunlit spaces.
es: EN BREVE/BREVEMENTE/
IN THIS CASE
ILLUSTRATION
When that is considered.
Example: The traffic could be heavy tomorrow, In that case, we better leave early.
es: En este caso
IN THIS CASE
CONDITION
When that is considered.
es: If it infects me in this case kill me
INCLUDING
ILLUSTRATION
Means adding something (or someone) to a category or group.
Example: Was he including himself in that statement?
es: incluso
INDEED
EMPHASIS
Used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested.
Example: Wants to marry the butler? Indeed.
es: POR SUPUESTO
LIKEWISE
COMPARISON
Means "similarly".
Example: I prepared him, likewise, a comfortable repast.
es: Igualmente
MOREOVER
ADDITION
Use the adverb moreover to add information that supports what’s already been said.
Example: Moreover, mice nested there.
es: Es más
NAMELY
ILLUSTRATION
S a way of saying, "That is to say." After the word namely, you find out the specifics of something.
Example: This is one of the things I dislike most about nature, namely that the rules are not entirely precise.
es: a saber
NEVERTHELESS
CONTRAST
Nevertheless means “even so" or "all the same.”.
Example: Nevertheless, they’re family and, I love them.
es: Sin embargo
NONETHELESS
CONTRAST
They use it to link two seemingly contradictory thoughts.
Example: We are not at all prepared to climb this mountain, nonetheless we are going to try.
es: No obstante
OBVIOUSLY
EMPHASIS
Is a word people use when they are sure of something and sure that it's plainly clear to others.
Example: The answer is obviously correct.
es: OBVIAMENTE
ON THE WHOLE
GENERALISATION
With everything considered (and neglecting details).
Example: You’re such a prude, she would say to me, in a tone of voice that was on the whole pleased.
es: En conjunto
OVERALL
GENERALISATION
Meaning of the word overall is that it covers all the parts of something.
Example: Among the Mexica, a council of clan elders chose the overall rule.
es: En general
SAME AS
COMPARISON
Someone or something that is exactly like (another person or thing being discussed or referred to).
Example: Marriage is the same as a relationship.
es: Igual que
SIMILARLY
COMPARISON
Use the adverb similarly to describe something that's done in a way that mirrors or almost duplicates something else.
Example: The history and prehistory of each continent must be similarly synthesize.
es: similar
SUBSEQUENTLY
ORDER
We use subsequently to describe something in time that follows something else.
Example: It subsequently had to be reconstructed from the orchestral parts.
es: Posteriormente
SUCH AS
ILLUSTRATION
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
RESULT
Means as a result or consequence, or "for that reason".
Example: Therefore, THAT must be true.
es: POR LO TANTO
THUS
RESULT
Use the adverb thus in place of words like therefore or so when you want to sound proper.
Example: Having spoken thus plainly, he went away to his own house and left his uncle’s wife screaming.
es: ASÍ
TO SUM UP
SUMMARY
Give a summary (of).
Example: It just seems to sum up so much.
es: En resumen
TOO
ADDITION
Is a word used for verbal additions and add-ons.
Example: He has a Mercedes, too.
es: también
UNLESS
CONDITION
Except on the condition that.
Example: I'll go tomorrow unless I fall asleep.
es: a no ser que
UP TO A POINT
COCESSION
Used to indicate that a statement is partly but not completely true.
Example: I understand his feelings up to a point.
es: Hasta cierto punto
WHEREAS
CONTRAST
In contrast or comparison with the fact that.
Example: You treat the matter lightly, whereas I myself was never more serious.
es: Mientras que
WITH THIS IN MIND
REASON
If you do something with a particular thing in mind, you do it with that thing as your aim or as the reason or basis for your action.
Example: These families need support. With this in mind, a group of 35 specialists met last weekend
es: TENIENDO EN CUENTA