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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(in|by) comparison [adverb]

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

Ex: By comparison , her sister is more outgoing and sociable .

for one thing [adverb]

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

Ex: I prefer living in the suburbs because it 's quieter and less crowded , for one thing .

nowhere near [adverb]

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

Ex: His salary is nowhere near enough to cover his expenses .

for instance [adverb]

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

Ex: There are various ways to stay fit ; for instance , you can join a gym , take up swimming , or go for regular runs .

as it happens [adverb]

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

Ex: As it happens , I have a friend who works in that industry and might be able to help you .

in a similar fashion [adverb]

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

Ex: The new product was marketed in a similar fashion to its predecessor .

in like manner [adverb]

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

Ex:

in the same vein [preposition]

in a similar or related manner

Ex:

even so [adverb]

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

Ex: She faced criticism for her unconventional ideas ; even so , she persisted in pursuing her passion .

Compound Adverbs
Temporal Expressions	Place or Extent	Clarifying & Informing	Emphasis or Distinction
Simplification or Generalization	Expressing Contrast	Comparison or Illustration	Giving Explanation
Condition or Consequence