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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[Adverb]

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

Ex: She has a much more relaxed approach to work when compared with her colleaguesin comparison .

[Adverb]

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

Ex: I don't think we should go on this trip.

[Adverb]

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

Ex: The project 's completion nowhere near the deadline .

[Adverb]

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

Ex: There are many exotic fruits available in tropical regionsfor instance, mangoes and papayas .

[Adverb]

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

Ex: As it happens, I have some experience with that software and can show you how to use it.

[Adverb]

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

Ex: He approached the in a similar fashion to his previous project .

[Adverb]

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

Ex: The artist created a series of paintings inspired by nature.

[preposition]

in a similar or related manner

Ex: The educator designed curriculum materials that catered to diverse learning styles and abilities.

[Adverb]

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

Ex: The economy experienced a downturneven so, some industries thrived amid the challenges .

Compound Adverbs