above all
Most importantly; more than anything else; used to emphasize the most important point
You should be kind, patient, and hardworking, but above all, you must be honest.
all things considered
Taking everything into account; after thinking about all the facts and details
The trip had some delays, but all things considered, it was a wonderful experience.
as a result of
Because of something; used to show that one thing is caused by another
As a result of her hard work, she received the highest grade in the class.
bear in mind
To remember or consider a particular fact when doing something or making a decision
Bear in mind that the library closes at 6 p.m. today, so plan your visit carefully.
by and large
In general; considering everything; mostly or on the whole
By and large, the students were happy with their exam results.
conversely
In an opposite way; used to introduce a fact or idea that is the reverse of what was just stated
Eating too much can make you gain weight. Conversely, eating too little can make you very weak.
for the most part
Mostly; in most cases; generally, though not completely
For the most part, the students understood the grammar lesson very well.
granted
Used to admit that something is true before making a contrasting statement; it is true that
Granted, the restaurant is expensive, but the food quality is absolutely excellent.
having said that
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or adds a different perspective to what was just said; similar to 'however'
The course is very demanding. Having said that, you will learn a great deal if you complete it.
in contrast
Used to show a clear difference between two people, things, or situations
My brother loves spicy food. In contrast, I prefer mild flavors.
in light of
Because of a particular fact or situation; taking something into consideration
In light of the bad weather, the school decided to cancel the outdoor event.
in other words
Used to explain something in a different or simpler way; said differently
She was not prepared for the interview. In other words, she had not practiced her answers.
moving forward
From this point on; referring to future actions or plans after discussing a current situation
We made several mistakes this year. Moving forward, we will plan our projects more carefully.
notwithstanding
Despite something; even though something exists or is true; in spite of
Notwithstanding the heavy rain, the football match continued as planned.
on balance
After considering all the advantages and disadvantages; overall; generally speaking
On balance, I think moving to a new city was the right decision for my career.
on the contrary
Used to say that the opposite of what was said is true; used to strongly disagree or correct something
I don't think the test was easy. On the contrary, I found it very challenging.
that being said
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or limits what was just said; similar to 'however' or 'but'
The movie was quite long. That being said, I enjoyed every minute of it.
to put it simply
Used to explain something in an easy and clear way without using complicated language
To put it simply, if you spend more money than you earn, you will have financial problems.
to that end
In order to achieve the goal or purpose just mentioned; for that reason or purpose
We want to improve student attendance. To that end, we have created a new reward system.
with that in mind
Considering what was just mentioned; keeping the previous information as a guide for what comes next
The exam will be very difficult. With that in mind, you should start studying early.
Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition.
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Complete each sentence with the correct word from the word bank.