English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 3B

in a manner that is close

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

in the recent period of time

to an extent or degree that is greater than usual

in a manner that emphasizes a particular aspect

on any occasion

used to emphasize a contrast

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

to a very small degree

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

up to now or the time stated

up until the current or given time

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

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

in a way that is perfect or most suitable

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

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

used to show that one completely agrees with something

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

in small amounts over a long period of time

at the same time as what is being stated