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: He nearly won the race , finishing just seconds behind the first-place runner .

actually [adverb]

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

Ex: She claimed to have visited many countries , and actually , she 's been to every continent .

lately [adverb]

in the recent period of time

Ex: She has been studying a lot lately .

especially [adverb]

to an extent or degree that is greater than usual

Ex: His performance was especially impressive , earning him high praise from critics .

specially [adverb]

in a manner that emphasizes a particular aspect

Ex: The hotel offers specially discounted rates for families traveling during the off-peak season .

ever [adverb]

at any point in time

Ex: Do n't ever speak to me like that again .

even [adverb]

used to emphasize a contrast

Ex: The small startup managed to thrive even against established competitors in the industry .

hard [adjective]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

Ex: Mastering a new language can be hard , especially if it has a complex grammar and vocabulary .

hardly [adverb]

to a very small degree or extent

Ex: There 's hardly any milk left in the bottle .

in the end [adverb]

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

Ex: In the end , the project was a huge success , despite the setbacks .

still [adverb]

up to now or the time stated

Ex: They still have n't made a decision .

yet [adverb]

up until the current or given time

Ex: He applied for the job last month and has n't received a response yet .

in fact [adverb]

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

Ex: She was confident about the facts , and in fact , her research was comprehensive and accurate .

eventually [adverb]

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

Ex: They faced many obstacles , but eventually , they overcame all difficulties and reached their goal .

ideally [adverb]

in a way that is perfect or most suitable

Ex: Ideally , the weather should be sunny and warm for our outdoor wedding ceremony .

basically [adverb]

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

Ex: The new software is basically an upgraded version of the previous one , with improved features and enhanced security .

apparently [adverb]

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

Ex: Apparently , the train is delayed due to technical issues .

certainly [adverb]

used to show that one completely agrees with something

Ex: Certainly , I 'll have the special of the day , please .

obviously [adverb]

in a way that is easily understandable or noticeable

Ex: The traffic light turned red , so obviously , we had to stop the car .

gradually [adverb]

in small amounts over a long period of time

Ex: His health improved gradually as he followed the prescribed treatment .

at the moment [phrase]

at the same time as what is being stated

Ex:

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