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Collins Primary Thesaurus

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2019
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After getting lost in the hills, the boys were returned unharmed to their parents.

unhurt

The stunt rider escaped unhurt after his bike cartwheeled into the air.

uninjured

I was shaken but uninjured after falling during the race.

almost ADVERB

Almost can mean very nearly.

just about

We were just about ready to go, when Mum’s phone bleeped.

nearly

It was nearly five years since Hanif had seen his aunt and uncle.

not quite

I had not quite finished the test when Mr Halliday said the time was up.

practically

Practically all the sandwiches had been eaten.

virtually

Despite having virtually no time to practise, Darius played the piano piece perfectly.

alone (1) ADJECTIVE

Someone or something that is alone is not with other people or things.

detached

The elephant was detached from the herd.

isolated

The old man lived in a cottage on the cliff top. He felt quite isolated.

solitary

Robinson Crusoe was solitary on his desert island home.

alone (2) ADVERB

Something that happens alone, happens without other people or things.

independently

Sian did her homework independently.

separately

The teachers came with us on the bus, except for the head who came later, separately.

solo INFORMAL

The pilot now flew solo for the first time.

also ADVERB

Also can mean in addition to something that has just been mentioned.

as well

Mum had just bought the lettuce when she remembered to get some tomatoes as well.

besides

The competition winner received a sports bag, and a signed bat to go in it besides.

furthermore FORMAL

“You’ve worked well,” the teacher said, “and furthermore you’ve worked quietly.”

in addition

My prize was free tickets to the show. In addition, it included a meal afterwards.

moreover FORMAL

It was cold, and moreover it was getting dark.

too

William is nine, and Rina is too.

although CONJUNCTION

Although can mean in spite of the fact that.

even though
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