HOWEVER
Used to indicate a contrast or contradiction
-> We all tried our best. However, we lost the game.
2. NEVERTHELESS
Used to say something which contrasts with what has just been said
-> He was very tired; nevertheless, he went on walking.
3. ON THE OTHER HAND
Used to say something that is different from the first thing mentioned
-> Nuclear power is relatively cheap. On the other hand, you could argue that it’s not safe.
4. ON THE CONTRARY
Used to show that a thought or feeling which is the opposite of what has just stated
-> You think you are clever; on the contrary, I assure that you are very foolish.
5. EVEN SO
Used to indicate something that is unusual or extreme
-> The new method is not perfect; even so, it’s much better than the old one.
6. NOTWITHSTANDING
Means despite the thing mentioned
-> Notwithstanding she is beautiful, she doesn’t think it goes for much.
7. THOUGH
Used to show that two ideas are opposing one another
-> Though she’s almost 40, she still plans to compete.
8. OTHERWISE
Used to show what the result will be if the thing or condition, mentioned before, does not occur
-> Walk slowly on the ice, otherwise, you’ll fall.
9. DESPITE/ IN SPITE OF
Used to show something which happens without being affected by something else
-> She looked lovely, despite her strange apparel.
10. EVEN THOUGH
Used as a stronger way to say “though” or “although“
-> We decided to play on even though it was snowing.
11. ALTHOUGH
Used for introducing a new statement that makes the main statement surprising
-> She walked home by herself, although she knew that it was dangerous.
12. NONETHELESS
Used to link two contradictory thoughts
-> The substance may not affect humans. Nonetheless, the FDA is examining it closely.
13. CONVERSELY
Used to express an idea that is different from or opposite the other idea mentioned before
-> American consumers prefer white eggs; conversely, British buyers like brown eggs.
14. WHEREAS
Used for comparing two things which have significant differences from each other
-> She is slender, whereas he is stout.
15. IN CONTRAST
Used to compare two things or people and to say that the second one is very different from the first one
-> It was cold yesterday, in contrast, it’s very hot today.
16. BUT
Used to add a statement which is different from what you have said before
-> It’s an old car, but it’s very reliable.
17. YET
Used to add something that is surprising after the first sentence which is mentioned before
-> Kelly was a convicted criminal, yet many people admired him.
18. WHILE
Means “during the time” or “throughout the time“
-> While there was no conclusive evidence, most people thought he was guilty.
