IELTS Words

Analogy

The teacher made an analogy to simplify the problem.

Years x to y

From 2000 to 2010, the number of

internet users increased.

Between x and y

Between 2000 and 2010, the number

of internet users increased.

In the years ranging from x to y

In the years ranging from 2000 to

2010, the number of internet users increased.

Throughout the interval of x to y

Throughout the interval of 2000 to

2010, the number of internet users

increased.

Over the course of z years, from x to y

Over the course of 10 years, from

2000 to 2010, the number of internet users increased.

period

During that period, there was an increase in the proportion of people working from home.

interval

During that interval, there was an increase in the proportion of people working from home

decreased … The proportion of renewable energy usage decreased from 25% to 15%.

declined … The proportion of renewable energy usage declined from 25% to 15%.

dropped … The proportion of renewable energy usage dropped from 25% to 15%.

plunged … The proportion of renewable energy usage plunged from 25% to 15%.

fluctuated … The proportion of renewable energy usage fluctuated around 10%.

The per cent of online sales remained at 25%

The per cent of online sales was (constant at )25%

remained stabThe per cent of online sales (remained stable) at 25%.

Increased … The proportion or percentage of renewable energy usage increased from 15% to 25%.

…… ……

the proportion of renewable energy usage (grew) from 15% to 25%.

…===…

Jumped … The proportion of renewable energy usage jumped from 15% to 25%.

The proportion of renewable energy usage soared from 15% to 25%

There was a rapid increase in the usage of renewable energy

The proportion of renewable energy usage increased rapidly

there was a (significant) increase in theusage of renewable energy

the proportion of renewable energy

usage increased significantly

There was a gradual increase in the

usage of renewable energy

…… ……

The proportion of renewable energy

usage increased gradually

There was a ( steady )increase in theدusage of renewable energy

The proportion of renewable energy usage increased (steadily)

There was a ( slight) increase in the usage

of renewable energy

The proportion of renewable energy usage increased (slightly)

There was a (slow )increase in the usage

of renewable energy

The proportion of renewable energy

usage increased slowly

In the second stage, the flow shows ….

The lifecycle of the butterfly is a cyclic

process.

During the production phase, raw

materials are transformed.

Producing this cheese is a multi-stage

process.

The first stage is to begin with the

heating of the mixture.

( Following this, )the materials areprocessed through a series of machines.

( Next -)the mixture is left for several days

Then, the temperature is gradually decreased.

After heating, the mixture is cooled for two hours.

the seeds are planted;( after that), theyare watered.

(Before )mixing, all ingredients are

weighed.

(Subequently,) the materials undergo adrying proce

(finally), the product is labeled.

( Once )the testing phase is complete, the product goes to market.

(prior) to shipping, products are stored.

he raw material (undergoes )a heating rocess.

.

The mixture (goes through )several tages of cooling.

The packaging is done (by )automated nachines.

he latter stages involve the actual (transformation )into new products

The park is (located )opposite the city hall.

The university is (situated )in a suburban area.

The garden (lies )adjacent to the university.

The Farm is located on the (map ) between the main street and farmer houses.

The (layout) of the park has been extensively modified.

Future (plan) indicates the development of a new shopping district.

The hospital is located in the (central ) district.

The school is located (beside ) the supermarket.

The bus station is (opposite ) the park.

The coffee shop is (adjacent )to the bookstore.

A new bridge was (constructed )over the river.

The new library was (built )in the city.

Two small villages were (merged.)

The old factory was (redeveloped into ) apartments.

The railway line was (turned into ) a bike path.

The small houses were ( replaced by ) apartment buildings.

The museum was (relocated ) to the city center.

The statue in the city square was (repositioned.)

The factory was (destructed )to make a shopping center.

The old stadium was ( demolished.)

A new bus route was ( introduced) to connect the city.

number

The number of water consumption increased

Amount

The amount of water consumption

increased

Rate

The rate of water consumption

increased

The class of electric cars had the highest

growth rate in sales.

عﺎﻄﻗ The sector of electric cars had the

highest growth rate in sales

The group of electric cars had the

highest growth rate in sales

figure

The figure for water consumption

increased.

percentage

The percentage of people shopping

online rose in 2015.

proportion

The proportion of people shopping

online rose in 2015

ratio

The ratio of people shopping online rose

in 2015.

Percent

The percent of people shopping Online rose in 2015

Graph

The graph shows the annual cells figure of the company

chart

The chart shows the the annual sales bigger of the company

Illustration

The illustration shows the annual sales figure of the company

Representation

The presentation shows that the annual cells figures of the company

Countries

A significant increase in literacy rate was observed in these countries

nations

A significant increase in literacy rates was observed in these nations

25% -The graph showed that 25% of the

company's revenue was from its old

product line.

Quarter-The graph showed that a quarter of the

company's revenue was from its old

product.

50%- The chart shows that 50% of the energy

used in the city comes from renewable

sources.

Half-The chart shows that half of the energy

used in the city comes from renewable

sources.

33%- According to the bar chart, 33% of the

budget was spent on research and

development.

One third- According to the bar chart, one third of

the budget was spent on research and

development.

66%- The graph indicated that 66% of the

employees are satisfied with their work.

Two thirds-The graph indicated that two thirds of

the employees are satisfied with their

work.

20%- The data shows that 20% of the

participants changed their job in the

past year.

Fifth -The data shows that a fifth of the

participants changed their job in the

past year

10%- The graph shows that 10% of the

company's budget was spent on

marketing.

Tenth-The graph shows that a tenth of the

company's budget was spent on

marketing.

Doubled - The chart indicated that the usage of

electric cars doubled in the city

tripled-The Graph illustrated that the number oftourists tripled.

five -The consumption of organic food had

risen five times

Shows -Real state shows a significant portion of

investment.

represents -Real state represents a significant

portion of investment.

comprises - Real state comprises 60% of total

investments.

accounts of - Real state accounts for 60% of the total

investments.

Insignificant - The annual growth rate of the industry

was insignificant.

minor- The annual growth rate of the industry

was minor.

Modest- The annual growth rate of the industry

was modest.

Significant-The annual growth rate of the industry

was significant.

Industry- The annual major growth rate of the industry was major.

Substantial- The annual growth rate of the industry

was substantial

equivalent to -The annual growth rate of the industry

was equivalent to the national average.

Similar- The annual growth rate of the industry

was similar to the national average

• the highest - The highest percentage of graduates

from the university was in engineering.

• the maximum- the maximum percentage of graduatesا

from the university was in engineering.

• The peak - The peak percentage of graduates from

the university was in engineering.

• the most -The most profitable month for the

company was December.

• The majority - The majority of the company's profit

was in December.

• The predominant part- The pedominant part of the company'sا

profit was in December.

The largest - the largest portion of the company'sprofit was in December.

The least- The least amount of investment was in

the agricultural sector.

The minimal amount - The minimal amount of investment was

in the agricultural sector.

The smallest the smallest portion of investment was in the agricultural sector.

The tiniest fraction - tiniest fraction of investment was in the agricultural

World regions

The world regions shows progress in renewable energy usage

US

The US showed a decrease in the unemployment rate

United States

The United States Showed a decrease in the unemployment rate

UK, the UK experienced a decline in car sales

United Kingdom, the United Kingdom experienced decline in car sales

Great Britain, the Great Britain experienced a decline in car sales

England, England experienced a decline in car sales

Britain, Britain experienced a declined in car sales

During During X 2015, the company saw 20% increase in profits

In x , in 2015 the company saw 20% increase in profits

Through the year X through the year 2015 the company saw a 20% increase in profit

Throughout X throughout 2015 the company saw a 20% increase in profits

Nearly nearly 60% of the were a Satisfied with the service

Around around 60% of the participants were satisfied with the service

About 60% of the participants were

satisfied with the service.

Approximately 60% of the participants

were satisfied with the service

Almost 60% of the participants wereﻘsatisfied with the service

In 2010, the number of cars sold was

under the motorcycles.

In 2010, the number of cars sold was

below motorcycles.

In 2010, the number of cars sold was

Slightly under motorcycles.

The number of electric cars sold was

significantly under the motorcycles

The number of visitors in June was more

than 2,000.

The number of visitors in June was over

.2,000

The number of visitors in June was

above 2,000

The graph shows a consistent trend of growth in urban population.

The graph shows a consistent pattern of

growth in urban population.

The number of visitors in June was

considerably over 2,000.

88k

The graph shows a consistent trend of

growth in urban population.

The graph shows a consistent tendency of growth in urban population

The graph shows a consistent direction

of growth in urban population.

The graph shows a substantial increase

in global internet usage.

The graph shows a significant increase in

global internet usage.

The graph shows a considerable

increase in global internet usage.

The graph shows a notable increase in

global internet usage.

The category of electric cars had the

highest growth rate in sales.

in my opinion

opinions,

opinionated,

opinionative

In my opinion, rabbits are more beautiful than birds.

structure

structured,

structures,

structuring

A small door in the stone structure opened.

image

I love that image.

release

released, releases,

releasing

Release is a musical recording which is made

available for the public to buy.

data

Datum

Would you be able to access national databases

institution

institutions

I got a certificate from a professional institution

Cell

Called , cells

The cell is the smallest basic unit of a plant or animal

tradition

traditions

This habit is a family tradition

network

networked,

networking,

networks

If the network doesn't work, there's a radio in

your green car.

religious

He has strong religious convictions.

construction

He made a lot of construction work.

hell

He made her life hell".

string

strings

The string is a piece of wire that is part of a

musical instrument.

craft

crafted, crafting,

crafts

His craft is drawing on plastic

portrait

portraits

Please step into the portrait gallery.

abstract

abstracted,

abstracting,

abstrac

Abstract pictures that look like commercial color chart.

design

designed, designing,

designs

The house design is so beautiful.

act

acted, acting, acts

Act like nothing is wrong.

performance

performances

Irepeated this performance several times.

culture

cultured, cultures,

culturing

If only she understood our culture better.

nuclear

World War2 ushered in the age of nuclear

weapons.

code

coded, codes, coding

This is the code to dial

error

errors

The cash was caused by human error.

device

devices

He handed the device to her.

chemical

chemicals

Never mix disinfectant

intelligence

intelligences

They underestimated her intelligence.

database

databases

A database covering nine million workers.

breed

bred, breeding,

breeds

What’s your favourite breed of dog ?

discovery

discoveries

COVID19 is a new discovery.

evolution

Evolutions

The forms of written languages undergo

constant evolution

carbon

carbons

The level of carbon in the atmosphere has been

consistently rising.

biological

He's not your biological father?

Storage

The clothes can be folded flat for easy Storage.

North

Tabouk is in the north of Saudi Arabia.

west

western, westward,

westerly

Mecca is in the west of Saudi Arabia

below

belowdecks,

belowstairs,

belowground

The river goes below the bridge.

clockwise

counterclockwise,

anticlockwise

turn the water tap clockwise to close it.

Facing you

Facing you , you will see the library.

Past the X

The house is past the flower shop.

on the bend

The train station is on the bend

cross the X

Cross the coffee shop to find the lin your right.

across

the bridge across the river.

junction

crossing

The parking is near the junction.

adjoining

adjoin, adjoined,

adjoint

I was in an adjoining house at the time the explosion.

opposite

The grocery is opposite to the bookshop

in the middle of

middles, middlemost,

middlemen

The restaurant in the middle of the

shopping mall.

South

Southern southeastern

Jizan is in the South of Saudi Arabi

quarter past3

let's meet at quarter past3

in my view

viewfinders,

viewpoint, views

In my view, learning English is easy

From my

perspective

perspectives,

perspectively

From my perspective, computers are essential in our life