Phrases to Show Contrast
Hello English learners. Welcome to a new lesson. If you are writing an essay and need to refresh it with new expressions and phrases, you must read today’s lesson because we will look at some super interesting and useful expressions you should consider using in your writing. It is about phrases to show contrast.
- As long as
- As opposed to
- At the same time
- But then (again)
- Despite all this
- Even though it may seem
- In reality
- In the long run
- On the one hand …on the other hand …
- While it may be true
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As long as
Meaning: provided that, on condition that.
Martha won’t know anything about the surprise party as long as you don’t tell her.
You will never be old as long as you are seeking friendships.
Phrases to show contrast
As opposed to
Meaning: in contrast with, rather than.
It’s 25 degrees today as opposed to 10 degrees yesterday.
At the same time
Meaning: used to introduce a fact that should be considered.
To bring up good kids you have to be a firm parent but at the same time sympathetic.
But then (again)
Meaning: the expression is used when you have a new idea which is different or opposite from the one you just said.
Sean is irresponsible and untidy but then again, he is also friendly, kind and polite.
Despite all this
Meaning: even though some other things are happening, something different still appears to be true.
Despite all this, very little attention has been given to the winner of the competition compared to other competitors.
Phrases to show contrast
Even though it may seem
Meaning: surprisingly, unexpectedly.
It would be good to change the oil in your car even though it may seem to be working well.
In reality
Meaning: used to introduce a statement which is in contrast with something previously stated.
The company seem to do well but in reality, they made very little money recently.
In the long run
Meaning: eventually, after some time.
This diet is effective but in the long run, you will gain all the lost kilos back.
On the one hand… on the other hand…
Meaning: used to compare two opposite facts.
On the one hand, they wanted to live abroad but on the other, they didn’t want to leave their families.
While it may be true
Meaning: used to say that something is true although some people do not agree.
While it may be true that the flood hit the poor population mostly, the government stated that it hit all citizens equally.
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Phrases to show contrast
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