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Even though...
Introduce a stronger contrast between two clauses.
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Even though I was tired, I finished the work.
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Even though it was raining, we went out.
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Even though the price was high, I bought it.
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Even though she was busy, she helped me.
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Even though the road was blocked, we arrived on time.
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Even though the task was hard, we completed it.
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Even though he was nervous, he spoke well.
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Even though we were late, they waited.
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Even though the plan changed, we continued.
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Even though I was worried, I tried again.
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452.
Even if...
Talk about a hypothetical condition and its possible result.
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Even if it rains, we will go.
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Even if I am busy, I will call you.
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Even if the price rises, I will buy it.
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Even if she says no, we can try again.
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Even if we are late, they will wait.
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Even if the shop is closed, we can come tomorrow.
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Even if he disagrees, we should explain.
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Even if it takes time, it is worth doing.
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Even if I make a mistake, I will learn.
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Even if the plan changes, we can continue.
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453.
But...
Introduce a contrast or opposing idea.
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But I still want to try.
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But we can wait.
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But she agreed.
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But I need more time.
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But the price is reasonable.
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But we finished on time.
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But he called later.
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But the shop was open.
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But I understand your point.
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But we found a solution.
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454.
Yet...
Introduce a contrasting or unexpected idea.
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Yet we still finished on time.
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Yet she agreed to help.
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Yet I decided to continue.
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Yet the team completed the project.
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Yet the customer was satisfied.
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Yet we found a solution.
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Yet he stayed calm.
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Yet I still want to try.
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Yet the plan worked.
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Yet we had enough time.
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455.
Still...
Introduce a contrast while emphasizing that something remains true.
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Still, we decided to continue.
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Still, I think it is worth trying.
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Still, we finished on time.
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Still, she agreed to help.
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Still, I want to learn more.
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Still, the customer was satisfied.
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Still, we can try again.
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Still, the plan worked.
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Still, I understand your concern.
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Still, we need more information.
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456.
Otherwise...
State a consequence that will happen if something is not done or is not true.
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Otherwise, we will miss the deadline.
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Otherwise, we will be late.
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Otherwise, the system may fail.
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Otherwise, we may lose the opportunity.
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Otherwise, we will need more time.
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Otherwise, the customer may complain.
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Otherwise, we should wait.
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Otherwise, the file may be lost.
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Otherwise, we may have to start again.
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Otherwise, the plan will change.
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457.
Instead...
Introduce an alternative that replaces another option or action.
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Instead, I took the train.
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Instead, we stayed home.
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Instead, she called later.
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Instead, I chose the cheaper option.
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Instead, we waited until tomorrow.
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Instead, he worked from home.
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Instead, I asked for help.
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Instead, we used the new system.
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Instead, she walked there.
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Instead, we started again.
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458.
Rather than...
Compare two actions or choices by saying one is preferred or chosen instead of the other.
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Rather than driving, I took the train.
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Rather than waiting, we called the office.
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Rather than arguing, we talked calmly.
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Rather than buying it, I saved the money.
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Rather than staying home, we went out.
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Rather than rushing, I checked the details.
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Rather than complaining, she offered a solution.
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Rather than working late, I started early.
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Rather than taking a taxi, we walked.
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Rather than changing the plan, we waited.
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459.
On the contrary...
Directly contradict or contrast a previous statement or idea.
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On the contrary, the new plan is simpler.
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On the contrary, she was very helpful.
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On the contrary, the service improved.
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On the contrary, we had plenty of time.
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On the contrary, the price was lower.
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On the contrary, the customer was satisfied.
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On the contrary, the process became easier.
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On the contrary, he agreed immediately.
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On the contrary, the results improved.
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On the contrary, the second option is faster.
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460.
On the other hand...
Introduce a contrasting point or alternative perspective.
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On the other hand, the cheaper option takes longer.
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On the other hand, we could wait until tomorrow.
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On the other hand, the new plan needs more staff.
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On the other hand, the first option is faster.
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On the other hand, the service is good but expensive.
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On the other hand, the train is comfortable but slower.
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On the other hand, the online course is flexible.
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On the other hand, the old system is familiar.
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On the other hand, the new process saves time.
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On the other hand, the second option is simpler.
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