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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

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