English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 3B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 3B in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "ideally", "basically", "hardly", etc.

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nearly

[Adverb]

in a manner that is close

Ex: She nearly missed her train but managed to run just in time to catch it before it departed.

actually

[Adverb]

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

Ex: Many people assumed she was the manager, but, actually, she's a senior consultant.

lately

[Adverb]

in the recent period of time

Ex: I've been feeling tired lately.

especially

[Adverb]

to an extent or degree that is greater than usual

Ex: The weather was especially hot this summer, making it hard to stay outside for long.

specially

[Adverb]

in a manner that emphasizes a particular aspect

Ex: The cake was made specially for her birthday, featuring her favorite flavors and decorations.

ever

[Adverb]

at any point in time

Ex: If ever you need help, just call me.

even

[Adverb]

used to emphasize a contrast

Ex: She remained calm even in the face of adversity, showing remarkable resilience.

hard

[Adjective]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Ex: Learning to play the piano at a professional level is hard and requires years of practice.

hardly

[Adverb]

to a very small degree or extent

Ex: She hardly knew him, yet she agreed to help.

in the end

[Adverb]

used to refer to the conclusion or outcome of a situation or event

Ex: In the end, it was her determination that helped her succeed.

still

[Adverb]

up to now or the time stated

Ex: He still lives in the same house.

yet

[Adverb]

up until the current or given time

Ex: She has been studying for hours, and she isn't finished yet.

in fact

[Adverb]

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

Ex: She said she would be late; in fact, she didn't arrive until well after the meeting had started.

eventually

[Adverb]

after or at the end of a series of events or an extended period

Ex: He eventually became the manager of the company.

ideally

[Adverb]

in a way that is perfect or most suitable

Ex: Ideally, we would like to finish the project by the end of the month to stay on schedule.

basically

[Adverb]

in a simple or fundamental manner, without concern for less important details

Ex: She explained the complex scientific concept in a way that anyone could understand, breaking it down to basically illustrate its core principles.

apparently

[Adverb]

used to convey that something seems to be true based on the available evidence or information

Ex: He apparently left the office early today; his desk is empty.

certainly

[Adverb]

used to show that one completely agrees with something

Ex: Certainly, I can help you with that task.

obviously

[Adverb]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

Ex: The sun was setting, so obviously, it was getting darker outside.

gradually

[Adverb]

in small amounts over a long period of time

Ex: As the project advanced, the team's understanding of the requirements deepened gradually.

at the moment

[phrase]

at the same time as what is being stated

Ex: She is busy at the moment.

English File - Upper Intermediate
Lesson 1A	Lesson 1B	Lesson 2A	Lesson 2B
Lesson 3A	Lesson 3B	Lesson 4A	Lesson 4B
Lesson 5A	Lesson 5B	Lesson 6A	Lesson 6B
Lesson 7A	Lesson 7B	Lesson 8A	Lesson 8B
Lesson 9A	Lesson 9B	Lesson 10A	Lesson 10B

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