Synonyms Flashcards
(39 cards)
Very
quite, fairly, absolutely, totally, somewhat
Like
Enjoy, be fond of (f), love, adore (f), be crazy about (i)
Have
Possess (f), own
Think
Believe, hold that (f), feel that
Good
Great, excellent, spectacular (f), awesome (i),superb (f)
Very
Quite (f)1, extremely (f), totally, really, absolutely (f)
Little better
Marginally, a bit
Try
Give a shot/give a go (i), attempt (f), endeavour (f)
See
Watch, notice, look at (all are context-sensitive)
Go
Head, set for, move, travel
Many
Number of, plenty, large amount of, rich, several, some, most
Nice
spectacular, stunning, pleasant
now
currently, nowadays, at the moment,
Listing formal
first and foremost, initially, further, subsequently, lastly
Adding information formal
Moreover, furthermore, additionally, similarly, likewise, in addition
Contrasting formal
Nevertheless, In contrast, however, nonetheless
Contrasting semiformal
although, even though, whereas, besides, despite, in spite of, unfortunately
Summarising formal
Therefore, Accordingly, consequently, thus, overall, as a result
Referencing formal
Regarding, with reference to, with regard to, in relation to
Referencing semiformal
Generally, in most/many/general cases
Referencing informal
Since,
Contrasting informal
in fact, he/it is anything but
worth saying…
nominating/considering/mentioning/pointing out
Pictures similar
Pictures one and two have a number of things in common / are similar in the way that there is/are… in each one.<br></br>These two pictures convey/share the same message/idea of…
A point worth of discussing…
Speaking of
Coming back to...
Following up on
Another aspect of
You took the words right out of my mouth.
That is interesting opinion, I would also like to add a discussion perspective regarding
Please would you share your thoughts on this matter? Pardon me, could you elaborate a bit, I am not sure if Ifully understand your views
I’m keen on/fond of (surfing)
I (go surfing) to unwind, to escape the stresses and strains of my day to day life.
I’m keen on/fond of (surfing)
Indeed,… In fact,… Admittedly,… Presumably,…