Top 10 "Smart" Phrases in English and Top 10 Conjunctive Adverbs

 Top 10 "Smart" Phrases in English (with explanations of their usage):

1. "Notwithstanding": Meaning "in spite of" or "despite." Used to introduce a contrasting point. Example: "Notwithstanding the difficulties, they persevered."
2. "Ergo": Meaning "therefore" or "consequently." Used to indicate a logical conclusion. Example: "All men are mortal; Socrates is a man; ergo, Socrates is mortal." (More formal)
3. "Conversely": Meaning "in the opposite way" or "on the other hand." Used to introduce a contrasting perspective. Example: "Some people prefer cats; conversely, others prefer dogs."
4. "Furthermore": Meaning "in addition" or "moreover." Used to add more information to a point. Example: "The project is well-designed; furthermore, it is cost-effective."
5. "Hence": Meaning "therefore" or "as a result." Used to indicate a consequence. Example: "The roads were icy; hence, many accidents occurred."
6. "Inter alia": A Latin phrase meaning "among other things." Used to indicate that a list is not exhaustive. Example: "The report covered various topics, inter alia, economic policy and social welfare." (Formal)
7. "Per se": A Latin phrase meaning "by itself" or "intrinsically." Used to distinguish something in itself from its relationship to other things. Example: "The color red per se is not dangerous, but it can be associated with danger in certain contexts."
8. "Vis-à-vis": A French phrase meaning "in relation to" or "compared with." Used to show a comparison or relationship. Example: "The company's performance vis-à-vis its competitors is excellent."
9. "Ipso facto": A Latin phrase meaning "by the fact itself." Used to indicate that something is a direct consequence of a stated fact. Example: "He is the CEO; ipso facto, he is responsible for the company's performance."
10. "Apropos": Meaning "with regard to" or "concerning." Used to introduce a relevant topic. Example: "Apropos of your question, I have some information to share."

Top 10 Conjunctive Adverbs (with Synonyms – Different from Previous Responses):

Conjunctive adverbs connect two independent clauses or sentences. They show a relationship between the ideas expressed in the clauses.

1. Consequently:
   • Synonyms: accordingly, as a consequence, as a result, therefore, thus
2. Nevertheless:
   • Synonyms: nonetheless, however, still, yet, even so
3. Moreover:
   • Synonyms: furthermore, in addition, besides, also, additionally
4. Meanwhile:
   • Synonyms: in the meantime, at the same time, concurrently, during this period
5. Otherwise:
   • Synonyms: or else, if not, in other respects, under other conditions
6. Subsequently:
   • Synonyms: afterward, later, thereafter, following, afterwards
7. Likewise:
   • Synonyms: similarly, also, in the same way, correspondingly
8. Indeed:
   • Synonyms: in fact, truly, certainly, actually, undoubtedly
9. Hence:
   • Synonyms: therefore, thus, consequently, accordingly, for this reason
10. Therefore:
• Synonyms: thus, consequently, accordingly, hence, for that reason

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By Jerry Ramonyai