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Linking words (Part 2)

Discourse markers are very important to structure text or speech to connect sentences in a meaningful and logical way. They express contrast, reason, purpose, result, etc. Here, you can find some common discourse markers, their meanings, and some examples.

Besides

Used to add additional information (informal)

I think it’s a beautiful place; besides, it’s very cheap.

Furthermore

Used to add additional (and often more important) information (formal)

Electric cars are becoming more powerful and energy-efficient. Furthermore, they are much cheaper than a few years ago.

What’s more

We use what’s more to add something interesting to what we have just said. It’s similar to furthermore but more informal.

Scientists have found a big body of water under the planet’s surface. What’s more, they think it’s not the only body of water they will find.
He said that the new season will premiere this September and what’s more, he confirmed that it will not be the last.

Obviously

Used to introduce a fact that is easy to see or understand.

Obviously, without qualifications, it’s harder to get a good job.

Basically

Used to introduce the most important point or characteristic of something.

Basically, what we do here is produce the plastic parts of the phone.

In other words

Used to say what has been said in simpler words.

She said we should take a break and have time to ourselves; in other words, she dumped me.

That is to say

Used to explain or be more precise about something we have said. Similar to in other words.

The best thing about music is its repeatability; that is to say, you can listen to the same songs again and again and never get bored.

Otherwise

Used after an order or suggestion to say what will happen if that order or suggestion is not followed.

Be here at 8 o’clock; otherwise, you will miss your turn.

Regarding … / as regards … / as far as … is concerned

= About. Used to introduce a topic of conversation.

Regarding/As regards the new player, we’ll have to decide if or when to sell him.
As far as the new player is concerned, …

On the other hand

Used to introduce a contrasting fact.

Cycling is good for your health, and it’s a sport that is gentle with your muscles and joints. On the other hand, there are many fatal accidents among cyclists.

It can be preceded by on the one hand:

On the one hand, cycling is good for your health, and it’s a sport that is gentle with your muscles and joints. On the other hand, there are many fatal accidents among cyclists.

Whereas

We use whereas to compare and contrast two things or ideas. It means ‘while’ when it is used to express contrast.

The north is cold, whereas the south is very hot.
Whereas people used to aspire to have a big house, kids, pets, etc., nowadays, preferences tend more towards apartments.

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