Comparison or Illustration: English Vocabulary List

used to highlight differences or similarities when comparing two or more things or people

"In comparison, this is better."

"By comparison, the new model of the car is much more fuel-efficient than the older version we used to drive."

used to introduce a specific point or reason in a discussion or argument

"For one thing it is too expensive."

"For one thing it is too expensive and for another it is not even very good quality."

used to indicate that something is far from reaching a particular level, distance, or quality

"The work is nowhere near finished."

"The work is nowhere near finished so we will have to stay late tonight to complete it."

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

"For instance many birds fly south in winter."

"For instance many birds fly south for the winter to escape the freezing cold temperatures up north."

used to introduce information or an event that is relevant to the current topic or situation

"As it happens, I saw him."

"As it happens, I was just discussing that very topic with a colleague earlier this morning before you arrived."

used to indicate that something is done in the same way as previously described

"He acted in a similar fashion."

"He dressed in a similar fashion to his father and people often mistook them for brothers."

used to indicate that something is being done or explained in a way that resembles what was mentioned previously

"In like manner, we should act."

"In like manner we should help others when they are in need just as they help us."

in a similar or related manner

"In the same vein, he sang."

"In the same vein her previous album this new release explores themes of love and loss."

despite a preceding statement or circumstance, indicating a contrasting perspective or outcome

"It was hard, even so."

"Even so I still love you and I want to be with you no matter what."