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40 Commonly Used Advanced Synonyms Used In IELTS Writing

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[0:01]Anyway

[0:05]Nonetheless

[0:09]Meaning: Despite what was previously stated.

[0:18]Some species are endangered; anyway, conservation programs help protect their natural habitats.

[0:27]Some species are endangered; nonetheless, conservation programs help protect their natural habitats.

[0:43]So

[0:47]Therefore

[0:51]Meaning: For that reason or as a result.

[0:58]Insufficient sleep harms brain function, so, maintaining good sleep hygiene is critical for health.

[1:08]Insufficient sleep harms brain function, therefore, maintaining good sleep hygiene is critical for health.

[1:24]But

[1:28]However

[1:31]Meaning: Introducing a contrast or opposing idea.

[1:41]Genetically modified crops increase yield; but, they raise environmental and ethical concerns. Genetically modified crops increase yield; however, they raise environmental and ethical concerns.

[2:06]Also

[2:10]Furthermore

[2:14]Meaning: Adding more information to what said.

[2:23]Learning English boosts our communication; also, it enhances global job market opportunities. Learning English boosts our communication; furthermore, it enhances global job market opportunities.

[2:48]Thus

[2:52]Consequently

[2:56]Meaning: As a result of something happening.

[3:04]Heavy rainfall caused soil erosion; thus, agricultural lands became less fertile and productive.

[3:14]Heavy rainfall caused soil erosion; consequently, agricultural lands became less fertile and productive.

[3:30]On the other hand

[3:35]Conversely

[3:39]Meaning: In an opposite or reverse way.

[3:47]Some athletes excel naturally; on the other hand, others achieve success only through intense training.

[3:57]Some athletes excel naturally; conversely, others achieve success only through intense training.

[4:11]Besides

[4:16]Moreover

[4:20]Meaning: Adding extra important information too.

[4:29]Learning from mistakes improves judgment; besides, it helps avoid repeating errors in the future. Learning from mistakes improves judgment; moreover, it helps avoid repeating errors in the future.

[4:54]After

[4:57]Subsequently

[5:01]Meaning: Happening after something else in time.

[5:10]Ice from glaciers melted rapidly; after, sea levels started increasing across coastal zones. Ice from glaciers melted rapidly; subsequently, sea levels started increasing across coastal zones.

[5:36]In summary

[5:40]In conclusion

[5:45]Meaning: To sum up or finish an argument.

[5:52]Many studies show deforestation harms wildlife habitats; in summary, urgent action is necessary.

[6:02]Many studies show deforestation harms wildlife habitats; in conclusion, urgent action is necessary.

[6:18]Harmful

[6:22]Detrimental

[6:26]Meaning: Causing harm or damage to something.

[6:35]Excessive sugar intake is harmful, leading to obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders. Excessive sugar intake is detrimental, leading to obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic disorders.

[7:01]Hopeful

[7:05]Optimistic

[7:09]Meaning: Expecting good outcomes or positive results.

[7:18]Many scientists remain hopeful about reducing carbon emissions through new technologies.

[7:28]Many scientists remain optimistic about reducing carbon emissions through new technologies.

[7:43]At risk

[7:48]Susceptible

[7:52]Meaning: Easily affected or influenced by something.

[8:02]Aquatic life is at risk to toxic chemicals accumulating in waterways near industrial zones.

[8:12]Aquatic life is susceptible to toxic chemicals accumulating in waterways near industrial zones.

[8:28]Different

[8:32]Alternative

[8:36]Meaning: Another option or choice available instead.

[8:45]Wind turbines provide a different energy source that produces no greenhouse gas emissions.

[8:55]Wind turbines provide an alternative energy source that produces no greenhouse gas emissions.

[9:10]Suggest

[9:14]Recommend

[9:18]Meaning: Propose something as the best option.

[9:27]Experts suggest washing hands regularly to prevent the spread of contagious diseases effectively. Experts recommend washing hands regularly to prevent the spread of contagious diseases effectively.

[9:50]Replace

[9:55]Substitute

[9:59]Meaning: Use one thing instead of another.

[10:07]Biofuels can replace fossil fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in transportation industries.

[10:17]Biofuels can substitute fossil fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in transportation industries.

[10:34]Separate

[10:38]Isolate

[10:42]Meaning: Set apart from others or surroundings.

[10:51]We need to separate emotional responses from logical thinking in making professional decisions. We need to isolate emotional responses from logical thinking in making professional decisions.

[11:15]Really big

[11:19]Considerable

[11:23]Meaning: Large in amount, size, or extent.

[11:32]The technology has undergone a really big advancement since its initial introduction a decade ago.

[11:42]The technology has undergone considerable advancement since its initial introduction a decade ago.

[11:58]At first

[12:02]Initially

[12:06]Meaning: At the beginning or start of something.

[12:15]At first, the concept of plate tectonics was controversial, but it now explains many geological phenomena. Initially, the concept of plate tectonics was controversial, but it now explains many geological phenomena.

[12:40]Work

[12:44]Function

[12:48]Meaning: The purpose or role of something.

[12:57]The work of language is not just communication but also cultural preservation and expression. The function of language is not just communication but also cultural preservation and expression.

[13:21]Free

[13:24]Liberate

[13:28]Meaning: To set free from control or restriction.

[13:37]Technology can free workers from manual tasks through automation and artificial intelligence.

[13:47]Technology can liberate workers from manual tasks through automation and artificial intelligence.

[14:02]Deal with

[14:07]Handle

[14:10]Meaning: To manage or deal with a situation.

[14:20]Robots are now designed to deal with complex assembly tasks in the automotive manufacturing industry.

[14:30]Robots are now designed to handle complex assembly tasks in the automotive manufacturing industry.

[14:45]Find out

[14:50]Discover

[14:54]Meaning: Find or learn something unknown before.

[15:03]Archaeologists find out ancient artifacts, providing insights into early human cultures and technologies.

[15:13]Archaeologists discover ancient artifacts, providing insights into early human cultures and technologies.

[15:29]Look into

[15:33]Investigate

[15:37]Meaning: To examine carefully to find facts.

[15:47]Experts look into ancient technology to reveal how innovations influenced historical advancements. Experts investigate ancient technology to reveal how innovations influenced historical advancements.

[16:12]Show

[16:16]Demonstrate

[16:20]Meaning: To show clearly with evidence or example.

[16:29]Studies show the correlation between smoking and increased risks of lung cancer development. Studies demonstrate the correlation between smoking and increased risks of lung cancer development.

[16:54]Speed up

[16:58]Accelerate

[17:02]Meaning: Increase speed or rate of something.

[17:11]Exercise speeds up metabolism, helping the body burn calories and maintain energy balance efficiently.

[17:21]Exercise accelerates metabolism, helping the body burn calories and maintain energy balance efficiently.

[17:36]Point out

[17:41]Indicate

[17:45]Meaning: To show that something is true or exists.

[17:54]Increased ocean acidity levels point out harmful effects on marine ecosystems and coral reefs.

[18:04]Increased ocean acidity levels indicate harmful effects on marine ecosystems and coral reefs.

[18:20]Look like

[18:25]Resemble

[18:29]Meaning: To look like or be similar to.

[18:37]Cultural practices in different societies, often look like each other, due to historical contact and exchange.

[18:47]Cultural practices in different societies, often resemble each other, due to historical contact and exchange.

[19:04]Use

[19:08]Utilize

[19:12]Meaning: To make practical use of something.

[19:21]Technologists use artificial intelligence to analyze complex datasets and improve decision-making.

[19:31]Technologists utilize artificial intelligence to analyze complex datasets and improve decision-making.

[19:47]Build up

[19:51]Accumulate

[19:55]Meaning: To gather or collect over a period.

[20:04]Industrial waste builds up in soil, threatening plant growth and contaminating groundwater supplies.

[20:14]Industrial waste accumulates in soil, threatening plant growth and contaminating groundwater supplies.

[20:30]Carry out

[20:34]Execute

[20:38]Meaning: To do something, especially in a planned way.

[20:47]In logic, thinkers carry out arguments systematically, progressing from premises to valid conclusions.

[20:58]In logic, thinkers execute arguments systematically, progressing from premises to valid conclusions.

[21:14]Put together

[21:19]Assemble

[21:22]Meaning: To bring together into a group or whole.

[21:31]The factory put together smartphones using automated robots to speed up the manufacturing process. The factory assembles smartphones using automated robots to speed up the manufacturing process.

[21:56]Run out of

[22:01]Exhaust

[22:04]Meaning: Use up completely or tire fully.

[22:13]Human activities run out of natural resources faster than they can be replenished by ecosystems.

[22:23]Human activities exhaust natural resources faster than they can be replenished by ecosystems.

[22:38]Hang out

[22:42]Socialize

[22:46]Meaning: Interact with others for enjoyment.

[22:55]Elderly people who regularly hang out, experience less loneliness, and better cognitive function over time.

[23:05]Elderly people who regularly socialize, experience less loneliness, and better cognitive function over time.

[23:21]Exercise

[23:26]Work out Meaning: Find a solution or keep fit physically.

[23:38]Regular exercise significantly improves cardiovascular health, and reduces the risk of chronic disease.

[23:49]Regular work out significantly improves cardiovascular health, and reduces the risk of chronic disease.

[24:05]Wrap up

[24:09]Conclude

[24:13]Meaning: Reach a decision or end something.

[24:22]Linguists wrap up that language acquisition varies significantly by age and social environment.

[24:32]Linguists conclude that language acquisition varies significantly by age and social environment.

[24:47]Poor

[24:51]Underprivileged

[24:55]Meaning: Lacking basic necessities or advantages.

[25:04]Poor people suffer most during inflation as their purchasing power declines rapidly.

[25:14]Underprivileged people suffer most during inflation as their purchasing power declines rapidly.

[25:29]Guess

[25:33]Hypothesize

[25:37]Meaning: Form a possible explanation or theory.

[25:46]Researchers guess that sleep deprivation reduces memory retention and cognitive clarity.

[25:56]Researchers hypothesize that sleep deprivation reduces memory retention and cognitive clarity.

[26:10]Get rid of

[26:15]Eliminate

[26:19]Meaning: To remove or take away someone or something.

[26:28]The algorithm is designed to get rid of redundant information for faster and clearer data processing.

[26:38]The algorithm is designed to eliminate redundant information for faster and clearer data processing.

[26:53]Come across

[26:58]Encounter

[27:01]Meaning: Meet or experience unexpectedly or briefly.

[27:10]Tourists often come across cultural differences that broaden their perspectives on global traditions.

[27:21]Tourists often encounter cultural differences that broaden their perspectives on global traditions.

[27:38]Funny

[27:42]Humorous

[27:46]Meaning: Causing laughter or amusement in people.

[27:55]Funny storytelling often helps people connect emotionally and remember the message better. Humorous storytelling often helps people connect emotionally and remember the message better.

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