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adverbial phrase

  • Used to introduce an idea, statement, or object that is different from or opposite to something previously mentioned.

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In contrast, only about 15% of the basket fell in price, the data showed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

In contrast, Spain have been the hardest-working of the final four as they've run, sprinted and pressed the opposition the most out of the semi-finalists.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

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  • but then there's
  • on the flip side
  • looking at it another way

Possible Antonyms

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  • in the same vein
  • along those same lines
  • to add to that

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