B2 Unit 49: Small key words 2
13 B2 words: amongst, concerning, additionally, likewise, accordingly, thereafter… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| amongst/əˈmʌŋst/ prep | amongstin the middle of or surrounded by | She was happy to be amongst friends.She was happy to be amongst friends. | |
| concerning/kənˈsɝnɪŋ/ prep | concerningabout or relating to something | I have a question concerning your homework.I have a question concerning your homework. | |
| additionally/əˈdɪʃəˌnʌli/ adv | additionallyalso; used to add information | The hotel is cheap. Additionally, it is close to the beach.The hotel is cheap. Additionally, it is close to the beach. | |
| likewise/ˈlaɪˌkwaɪz/ adv | likewisein the same way | Anna smiled at the guests, and the children did likewise.Anna smiled at the guests, and the children did likewise. | |
| accordingly/əˈkɔrdɪŋli/ adv | accordinglyin a way that suits the situation | The rules changed, so we acted accordingly.The rules changed, so we acted accordingly. | |
| thereafter/ðɛˈræftɚ/ adv | thereafterafter that time | He moved to Spain and thereafter rarely visited home.He moved to Spain and thereafter rarely visited home. | |
| unto/ˈʌntu/ prep | untoan old word meaning to or until | The pilgrims walked unto the holy city.The pilgrims walked unto the holy city. | |
| conjunction/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ n | conjunctiona word that joins words or sentences | The word "because" is a conjunction in this sentence.The word "because" is a conjunction in this sentence. | |
| undoubtedly/ənˈdaʊtɪdli/ adv | undoubtedlywithout any doubt; certainly | Maria is undoubtedly the best singer in our school.Maria is undoubtedly the best singer in our school. | |
| secondly/ˈsɛkəndli/ adv | secondlyused to introduce a second point | Firstly, we need money; secondly, we need time.Firstly, we need money; secondly, we need time. | |
| owing to/ˈoʊɪŋ tu/ prep | owing tobecause of | Owing to heavy snow, the train was cancelled.Owing to heavy snow, the train was cancelled. | |
| whichever/wɪˈtʃɛvɚ/ pron | whicheverany one of a group; it doesn’t matter which | Choose whichever seat you like; both are free.Choose whichever seat you like; both are free. | |
| lest/lɛst/ conj | lestin order to avoid something happening | Sam wrote it down lest he forget the address.Sam wrote it down lest he forget the address. |