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Contrast an Idea Consequence Emphasis
although additionally accordingly admittedly
besides also as a result above all
conversely again because as a rule
however as well as consequently as usual
in contrast besides due to assuredly
in comparison comparatively for this reason certainly
instead consequently for this purpose chiefly
likewise coupled with hence especially
nevertheless correspondingly otherwise granted
on the one handon
furthermore since generally speaking
the other hand
on the contrary in addition so then for the most part
other than indeed subsequently in this situation
no doubt
outside of in fact therefore
(undoubtedly)
rather identically thereupon obviously
similarly likewise this is why of course
yet moreover thus ordinarily
still similarly wherefore particularly
whereas whereas Singularly
unquestionably
usually
Example
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Cell phones have changed our family communication for the worse. Parents complain
their teenagers spending too much time on their phone. Teenagers are annoyed that they
can't get the attention of their parents who are always working or shopping on their
phones. We need to make some changes.
Generally speaking, cell phones have changed our family communication for the worse.
Obviously, parents complain about their teenagers spending too much time on their
phones. Moreover, teenagers are annoyed that they can't get the attention of their
parents who are always working or shopping on their phones. Unquestionably, we need
to make some changes.
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