Conjunctions of Degree and Manner

like

conjunction

/laɪk/ or /laik/

l

l

i

aɪ

k

k

e

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as if, used to describe the way something is done

however

conjunction

/haʊ.ɛ.vɜr/ or /haoo.e.vēr/

h

h

o

a

w

ʊ

e

ɛ

v

v

e

ɜ

r

r

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in whatever way

such that

conjunction

/sˈʌtʃ ðˈæt/

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used to express the extent or degree to which something is true or valid

how

conjunction

/haʊ/ or /haoo/

h

h

o

a

w

ʊ

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used to emphasize that something is done or achieved regardless of the method or circumstances

whereby

conjunction

/hwɛr.baɪ/ or /hver.bai/

wh

hw

e

ɛ

r

r

e

b

b

y

aɪ

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used to indicate the means or method by which something is achieved or brought about

inasmuch as

conjunction

/ɪnɐsmˈʌtʃ æz/

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Collocation

used to introduce additional information that explains the extent or reasons for something

insofar as

conjunction

/ˈɪnsəfˌɑːɹ æz/

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Collocation

used to indicate the extent or degree to which something is applicable or true, often specifying a condition or limit

as if

conjunction

/æz ˈɪf/

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Collocation

used to describe a situation or action that appears to be true or happening, but it is not the case, emphasizing that it is hypothetical

as though

conjunction

/æz ðˈoʊ/

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used to present a scenario or circumstance that appears to be true, although it may not be the case in reality