Grammatical Types of Connectors

nevertheless /ˌnev.ə.ðəˈles/ (adv)

(1) in spite of that; however - dù sao đi nữa, tuy nhiên - synonyms: nonetheless, however, even so. eg: The project was extremely challenging; [______], the team delivered it on time.

nonetheless /ˌnʌn.ðəˈles/ (adv)

(1) in spite of that; nevertheless - dù vậy, tuy nhiên - synonyms: nevertheless, even so, still. eg: The evidence was purely circumstantial; [______], the jury reached a guilty verdict.

notwithstanding /ˌnɒt.wɪðˈstæn.dɪŋ/ (prep/adv)

(1) in spite of; despite - mặc dù, bất chấp - synonyms: despite, in spite of, regardless of. eg: [______] the severe weather conditions, the expedition pushed forward.

whereas /weərˈæz/ (conj)

(1) in contrast or comparison with the fact that - trong khi đó, ngược lại - synonyms: while, on the other hand. eg: Some foreign investors preferred short-term gains, [______] others invested in long-term infrastructure.

on the contrary /ɒn ðə ˈkɒn.trə.ri/ (idiom)

(1) used to introduce a statement that is the opposite of the previous one - trái lại, ngược lại hoàn toàn - synonyms: conversely, in opposition. eg: I didn't find the lecture boring; [______], it was highly stimulating.

even so /ˈiː.vən səʊ/ (idiom)

(1) despite that; nevertheless - dù vậy, cho dù là như thế - synonyms: nevertheless, nonetheless, still. eg: The car is quite old and has high mileage; [______], it runs remarkably well.

having said that /ˈhæv.ɪŋ sed ðæt/ (idiom)

(1) used to introduce a fact that balances or modifies what was just said - tuy nhiên, nói là vậy nhưng - synonyms: that being said, nevertheless. eg: He can be quite demanding at times; [______], he is a deeply caring manager.

accordingly /əˈkɔː.dɪŋ.li/ (adv)

(1) in a way that is appropriate to particular circumstances; consequently - theo đó, do đó, vì vậy - synonyms: consequently, appropriately, therefore. eg: The safety regulations have been updated; [______], all staff members must resubmit their files.

consequently /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt.li/ (adv)

(1) as a result; therefore - hậu quả là, kết quả là - synonyms: as a result, therefore, hence. eg: She failed to fulfill the graduation requirements; [______], her diploma was withheld.

hence /hens/ (adv)

(1) as a consequence; for this reason - vì lý do đó, do vậy - synonyms: therefore, thus, as a result. eg: The company suffered heavy financial losses, [______] the decision to reduce staff.

thus /ðʌs/ (adv)

(1) as a result or consequence of this; therefore - do đó, theo cách này, vì thế - synonyms: therefore, thereby, consequently. eg: The government lowered interest rates, [______] encouraging domestic investment.

in consequence /ɪn ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/ (phr)

(1) as a result or outcome - hệ quả kéo theo là - synonyms: as a result, consequently. eg: The dam burst during the storm, and [______], the entire valley was flooded.

furthermore /ˌfɜː.ðəˈmɔːr/ (adv)

(1) in addition; more over - hơn nữa, ngoài ra - synonyms: moreover, in addition, besides. eg: The new medical treatment is highly effective; [______], it produces minimal side effects.

moreover /mɔːrˈəʊ.vər/ (adv)

(1) as a further matter; besides - hơn thế nữa, chưa kể là - synonyms: furthermore, in addition, besides. eg: The research is based on unreliable data; [______], the methodology is deeply flawed.

what is more /wɒt ɪz mɔːr/ (idiom)

(1) used to introduce an additional and important fact - thêm vào đó, đặc biệt hơn nữa - synonyms: furthermore, moreover, on top of that. eg: The hotel offers luxury suites; [______], guests enjoy complimentary spa services.

on top of that /ɒn tɒp əv ðæt/ (idiom)

(1) in addition to what has already been mentioned - thêm vào đó, tệ hơn/tốt hơn nữa - synonyms: furthermore, besides, additionally. eg: The flight was delayed for six hours, and [______], our luggage was lost.

in addition to /ɪn əˈdɪʃ.ən tuː/ (prep phr)

(1) as well as; besides - bên cạnh, ngoài việc - synonyms: besides, as well as, alongside. eg: [______] managing the marketing team, she oversees international sales.

namely /ˈneɪm.li/ (adv)

(1) that is to say; specifically - cụ thể là, ấy là - synonyms: specifically, that is to say, explicitly. eg: Only one candidate met all the strict criteria, [______] Dr. Aris.

in other words /ɪn ˈʌð.ər wɜːdz/ (idiom)

(1) expressed differently; that is to say - nói cách khác - synonyms: to put it another way, put simply. eg: The project exceeded its initial budget by 200%; [______], it was a financial disaster.

to put it another way /tuː pʊt ɪt əˈnʌð.ər weɪ/ (idiom)

(1) used to rephrase something in order to make it clearer - diễn đạt theo một cách khác - synonyms: in other words, put simply. eg: He refuses to compromise on any point; [______], negotiations have ground to a halt.

for instance /fɔːr ˈɪn.stəns/ (idiom)

(1) as an example - chẳng hạn như, ví dụ như - synonyms: for example, such as. eg: Many European nations, [______] France and Germany, have introduced green energy subsidies.

alternatively /ɒlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv.li/ (adv)

(1) as another option or possibility - hoặc một phương án khác là - synonyms: on the other hand, or else. eg: You can pay the tuition fee in full today; [______], you may opt for monthly installments.

otherwise /ˈʌð.ə.waɪz/ (adv/conj)

(1) in other circumstances; if not - nếu không thì - synonyms: or else, failing that. eg: Please submit your tax declaration on time; [______], you will face severe penalties.

provided that /prəˈvaɪ.dɪd ðæt/ (conj phr)

(1) on the condition that; as long as - miễn là, với điều kiện là - synonyms: providing that, as long as, on condition that. eg: You may borrow the laboratory equipment, [______] you return it by Friday.

in the event of /ɪn ði ɪˈvent əv/ (prep phr)

(1) if a particular situation occurs - trong trường hợp, nếu xảy ra sự cố - synonyms: in case of, if there is. eg: [______] a fire, please evacuate the building using the emergency staircases.

by and large /baɪ ənd lɑːdʒ/ (idiom)

(1) on the whole; everything considered - nhìn chung, nói chung - synonyms: on the whole, generally speaking, overall. eg: [______], the new educational curriculum has received positive feedback from teachers.

broadly speaking /ˈbrɔːd.li ˈspiː.kɪŋ/ (idiom)

(1) generally speaking; in general terms - xét một cách tổng quát - synonyms: generally speaking, on the whole. eg: [______], there are two main approaches to solving this economic crisis.

on the whole /ɒn ðə həʊl/ (idiom)

(1) taking everything into account; overall - tóm lại, nhìn chung toàn bộ - synonyms: by and large, all in all, overall. eg: [______], the conference was a resounding success despite a few technical glitches.

to sum up /tuː sʌm ʌp/ (phr v)

(1) to state the main points concisely - tóm lại, tổng kết lại - synonyms: in conclusion, to summarize. eg: [______], achieving sustainable growth requires both technological innovation and policy reform.

all in all /ɔːl ɪn ɔːl/ (idiom)

(1) considering everything; overall - xét cho cùng, nhìn chung mọi mặt - synonyms: on the whole, taking everything into account. eg: [______], the company has had a prosperous year despite global economic instability.

on the grounds that /ɒn ðə ɡraʊndz ðæt/ (phr)

(1) for the reason that; because - với lý do là, dựa trên căn cứ là - synonyms: because, owing to the fact that. eg: The minister turned down the building plans [______] the projected costs were far too high.

in view of /ɪn vjuː əv/ (prep phr)

(1) considering or because of something - xét đến, bởi vì, trước tình hình - synonyms: in light of, considering, on account of. eg: [______] the recent economic instability, all major corporate investments have been suspended.

by virtue of /baɪ ˈvɜː.tʃuː əv/ (prep phr)

(1) because or as a result of something - bởi vì, nhờ vào, dựa trên đặc quyền/tính chất của - synonyms: on account of, by means of, owing to. eg: She was granted executive authority [______] her outstanding leadership qualities.

on account of /ɒn əˈkaʊnt əv/ (prep phr)

(1) because of; owing to - bởi vì, do nguyên nhân từ - synonyms: because of, owing to, due to. eg: The international flight was delayed [______] severe blizzard conditions.

be that as it may /biː ðæt æz ɪt meɪ/ (idiom)

(1) accepting that something is true, but continuing with a different point - dù cho có đúng là như vậy đi chăng nữa, dẫu thế nào - synonyms: nevertheless, nonetheless, even so. eg: The expenditure is undeniably high. [______], the long-term benefits far outweigh the initial costs.

all the same /ɔːl ðə seɪm/ (idiom)

(1) nevertheless; despite that - dù sao thì, tuy nhiên vẫn - synonyms: nevertheless, nonetheless, even so. eg: The expedition was fraught with danger; [______], they persevered until they reached the summit.

as opposed to /æz əˈpəʊzd tuː/ (prep phr)

(1) in contrast with; rather than - trái ngược hẳn với, đối lập với - synonyms: in contrast to, rather than. eg: The author focuses on internal psychological conflicts, [______] external action events.

in contrast to /ɪn ˈkɒn.trɑːst tuː/ (prep phr)

(1) when compared with another thing to show differences - trái ngược hoàn toàn với - synonyms: as opposed to, unlike. eg: In stark [______] her predecessor's aggressive style, the new CEO adopted a collaborative approach.

let alone /let əˈləʊn/ (idiom)

(1) used to indicate that something is even less likely than the thing mentioned - huống chi là, chưa nói đến - synonyms: not to mention, much less. eg: The elderly man could barely stand up unassisted, [______] run a marathon.

not to mention /nɒt tuː ˈmen.ʃən/ (idiom)

(1) used to introduce an additional point that reinforces the main point - chưa kể đến, còn chưa nói tới - synonyms: let alone, in addition to, besides. eg: The historical mansion features twelve luxurious bedrooms, [______] a private heated pool.

in the same vein /ɪn ðə seɪm veɪn/ (idiom)

(1) on the same subject or in the same style - theo cùng một mô-típ/phương hướng đó, tương tự như vậy - synonyms: similarly, in a similar fashion. eg: The first chapter dissects economic inequality; [______], the second section analyzes educational disparities.

to make matters worse /tuː meɪk ˈmæt.əz wɜːs/ (idiom)

(1) used to say that something has happened to make a bad situation even worse - tệ hơn nữa, đã vậy lại còn - synonyms: to add insult to injury, exacerbate matters. eg: Their flight was severely delayed; [______], all their registered luggage was mislaid.

failing that /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ ðæt/ (phr)

(1) if that is not possible or successful - nếu phương án/kế hoạch đó không thành công thì - synonyms: otherwise, alternatively. eg: Try to contact the managing director directly; [______], leave an urgent message with his secretary.

supposing that /səˈpəʊ.zɪŋ ðæt/ (conj phr)

(1) used to introduce a hypothetical situation; if - giả sử như, nếu trường hợp xảy ra - synonyms: assuming that, what if, if. eg: [______] you were offered a full scholarship abroad, would you be willing to leave your family?

on condition that /ɒn kənˈdɪʃ.ən ðæt/ (phr)

(1) only if; provided that - với điều kiện là, chỉ khi - synonyms: provided that, as long as. eg: The suspect was granted bail [______] he surrendered his diplomatic passport.

with a view to /wɪð ə vjuː tuː/ (prep phr)

(1) with the intention or hope of doing something - với mục đích/ý định làm gì - synonyms: with the aim of, in order to, so as to. eg: The government launched a new initiative [______] reducing youth unemployment rates.

for fear of /fɔːr fɪər əv/ (prep phr)

(1) to avoid the danger or likelihood of something - vì e rằng, phòng ngừa khả năng xấu - synonyms: out of fear of, lest. eg: He spoke in a quiet whisper [______] disturbing the resting clinical patients.

so as to /səʊ æz tuː/ (phr)

(1) in order to; with the intention of - để, nhằm mục đích - synonyms: in order to, with a view to. eg: The driver stepped aside [______] allow the emergency ambulance to pass safely.

with reference to /wɪð ˈref.ər.əns tuː/ (prep phr)

(1) in relation to; regarding - liên quan tới, xét về khía cạnh - synonyms: with regard to, regarding, concerning. eg: [______] your formal inquiry, we regret to inform you that the position has been filled.

as a matter of fact /æz ə ˈmæt.ər əv fækt/ (idiom)

(1) in reality; actually - thực ra là, trên thực tế - synonyms: actually, in fact, in reality. eg: The project was not a failure; [______], it exceeded our initial profit expectations.

to tell the truth /tuː tel ðə truːθ/ (idiom)

(1) to be honest; frankly - thành thật mà nói - synonyms: to be honest, frankly speaking. eg: [______], I found the documentary slightly tedious despite its impressive visuals.

in effect /ɪn ɪˈfekt/ (idiom)

(1) in practice; virtually - về bản chất, trên thực tế là - synonyms: virtually, essentially, in reality. eg: The new corporate restructuring is, [______], a disguised mass layoff strategy.

indeed /ɪnˈdiːd/ (adv)

(1) used to emphasize a statement or response confirming something already suggested - quả thực, thực sự là - synonyms: truly, certainly, undoubtedly. eg: The research findings are impressive; [______], they redefine our understanding of quantum physics.

from the outset /frɒm ði ˈaʊt.set/ (idiom)

(1) from the very beginning - ngay từ lúc bắt đầu, ngay từ đầu - synonyms: from the start, at the beginning. eg: It was made entirely clear [______] that the training program would be exceptionally rigorous.

in the interim /ɪn ði ˈɪn.tər.ɪm/ (idiom)

(1) in the time between two events; meanwhile - trong thời gian chờ đợi, trong lúc đó - synonyms: in the meantime, meanwhile. eg: The permanent headquarters will open next year; [______], employees will work from home.

at any rate /æt ˈen.i reɪt/ (idiom)

(1) whatever the case is; in any event - dù sao đi nữa, ít ra thì - synonyms: in any case, anyway, at least. eg: We might not finish the entire report today; [______], we must complete the primary introduction.

to all intents and purposes /tuː ɔːl ɪnˈtents ənd ˈpɜː.pə.sɪz/ (idiom)

(1) in all essential respects; virtually - thực chất là, coi như toàn bộ - synonyms: practically, virtually, effectively. eg: [______], the ongoing negotiations have completely collapsed.

irrespective of /ˌɪr.ɪˈspek.tɪv əv/ (prep phr)

(1) not taking something into account; regardless of - bất kể, không phân biệt - synonyms: regardless of, notwithstanding. eg: All qualified candidates will be evaluated fairly, [______] their socio-economic background.