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Compound Adverbs - Comparison or Illustration

Explore English compound adverbs for describing comparison or illustration with examples like "for one thing" and "rather than".

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Compound Adverbs
(in|by) comparison

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

Ex: The new car is much faster than the old one by comparison. 
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for one thing

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

Ex: I didn't like the movie because, for one thing, the plot was too predictable. 
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nowhere near
nowhere near
[Adverb]

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

Ex: His cooking skills are nowhere near as good as his mother's. 
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for instance
for instance
[Adverb]

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

Ex: There are many beautiful places to visit in Italy, for instance, Rome, Venice, and Florence. 
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as it happens

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

Ex: As it happens, I have some extra tickets to the concert, so you can join us if you'd like. 
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in a similar fashion

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

Ex: The company expanded its operations in a similar fashion to its competitors. 
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in like manner

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

Ex: The team handled the project's challenges effectively, and, in like manner, they completed it on time and within budget. 
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in the same vein
in the same vein
[preposition]

in a similar or related manner

Ex: The author's latest book explores themes of love, loss, and redemption, in the same vein as her previous works. 
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even so
even so
[Adverb]

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

Ex: The weather forecast predicted rain; even so, they decided to go ahead with the outdoor picnic. 
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