B2 Unit 25: Small key words 1
13 B2 words: now, next, once, though, following, least… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| now/naʊ/ conj | nowbecause of the fact that; since | Now that the exams are finished, we can relax.Now that the exams are finished, we can relax. | |
| next/nɛkst/ pron | nextthe one that follows | If you read the first chapter, I will read the next.If you read the first chapter, I will read the next. | |
| once/wʌns/ conj | onceas soon as; when | Once you understand the rule, the exercise is easy.Once you understand the rule, the exercise is easy. | |
| though/ðoʊ/ adv | thoughused to add a surprising or opposite idea | The room was small; it was comfortable, though.The room was small; it was comfortable, though. | |
| following/ˈfɑloʊɪŋ/ prep | followingafter, as a result of | Following the meeting, the manager sent an email to everyone.Following the meeting, the manager sent an email to everyone. | |
| least/list/ pron | leastthe smallest amount or thing | The least I can do is offer you a lift.The least I can do is offer you a lift. | |
| second person/ˈsɛkənd ˈpɝsən/ n | second personthe person being spoken to in grammar | In English, "you" is the second person.In English, "you" is the second person. | |
| third person/θɝd ˈpɝsən/ n | third persona person spoken about in grammar | In "she runs", the verb is in the third person.In "she runs", the verb is in the third person. | |
| neither/ˈniðɚ/ adv/pron/det/conj | neithernot one and not the other | Neither Anna nor Tom wanted to leave early.Neither Anna nor Tom wanted to leave early. | |
| considering/kənˈsɪdɚɪŋ/ prep/conj | consideringtaking something into account | Considering the weather, the trip went well.Considering the weather, the trip went well. | |
| unlike/ənˈlaɪk/ prep | unlikedifferent from someone or something | Unlike his brother, Tom loves cold weather.Unlike his brother, Tom loves cold weather. | |
| alongside/əˈlɔŋˈsaɪd/ prep | alongsidenext to or together with | Walk alongside me and we can talk.Walk alongside me and we can talk. | |
| whereas/wɛˈræz/ conj | whereasused to show a difference between two things | Anna likes tea, whereas Tom prefers coffee.Anna likes tea, whereas Tom prefers coffee. |