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Collins Primary Thesaurus

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2019
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Jessica managed to win the marathon, even though she’d had flu earlier that week.

while

While the work on an oil rig is tough, the pay is good.

altogether ADVERB

Altogether can mean in total and is used when talking about amounts.

all told

There were over two thousand people at the show, all told.

everything included

Everything included, the fête raised enough money for the new equipment.

in total

In total, the auction raised well over five thousand pounds.

always (1) ADVERB

Always can mean all the time.

consistently

Andy is consistently the best player on our hockey team.

constantly

We are constantly receiving junk e-mails.

continually

My mum is continually nagging me to keep my room tidy.

continuously

The generator chugged away continuously throughout the night.

invariably

Aissa is invariably late for school.

regularly

Stars are regularly asked for their autographs.

repeatedly

“I’m repeatedly telling you not to speak with your mouth full!” Dad said crossly.

time after time

Time after time, my little brother asked me to play with him.

ANTONYM: never

always (2) ADVERB

Always can mean forever.

endlessly

I shall be endlessly grateful to the woman who saved my life.

forever

“Madam, I am forever in your debt,” the musketeer said as he swept from the room.

perpetually

The Olympic flame burns perpetually.

ANTONYM: never

amazing ADJECTIVE

If something is amazing, it is very surprising.

astonishing

It is astonishing that we breathe, on average, 500 million times in our lives.

astounding

The marathon runner kept up an astounding pace for the whole 26 miles.

breathtaking

Seeing Niagara Falls was a breathtaking experience.

sensational

The show was sensational, with superb music and dancing.

staggering
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