Top 10 Used Smart Phrases in English

 

10 commonly used smart phrases in English that can elevate your writing:

1. "In lieu of": Instead of.
   • Example: "In lieu of a gift, we donated to the charity."
2. "A far cry from": Very different from.
   • Example: "This is a far cry from the peaceful town I grew up in."
3. "At the behest of": At the request of.
   • Example: "He agreed to the deal at the behest of his boss."
4. "To boot": In addition to.
   • Example: "The restaurant was delicious, and the service was excellent to boot."
5. "To wit": Namely.
   • Example: "He listed his qualifications, to wit: education, experience, and skills."
6. "Notwithstanding": Despite.
   • Example: "Notwithstanding the rain, we went for a walk."
7. "In light of": Considering.
   • Example: "In light of recent events, we need to reconsider our plans."
8. "To no avail": Without success.
   • Example: "He tried to call her, but to no avail."
9. "A plethora of": A large number of.
   • Example: "There was a plethora of options to choose from."
10. "To boot": In addition to.
    • Example: "The restaurant was delicious, and the service was excellent to boot."

Top 10 Used Conjunctive Adverbs with Synonyms

Here are 10 commonly used conjunctive adverbs with their synonyms:

1. However - Nevertheless, nonetheless, still
2. Therefore - Consequently, as a result, hence
3. Moreover - Furthermore, in addition, besides
4. Nevertheless - However, nonetheless, still
5. Consequently - Therefore, as a result, hence
6. Furthermore - Moreover, in addition, besides
7. Similarly - Likewise, in the same way
8. Accordingly - Consequently, therefore, as a result
9. Conversely - On the contrary, in contrast
10. In addition - Moreover, furthermore, besides

These phrases and adverbs can help you express your ideas more effectively and enhance your writing style.

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By Jerry Ramonyai