Academic Expressions

Gradually, as each day passes.

Gradually, one stage at a time.

Gradually, in small amounts.

At some point in the future, eventually.

Soon, rather than after a long delay.

During the period between two events.

Over an extended period in the future.

Only a small, visible part of a much larger problem.

An amount that is far too small to make a real difference.

The overall situation, rather than just one small part of it.

A situation that is not clearly defined and is open to interpretation.

A moment when a significant change begins to happen.

An event that makes people realize a serious problem needs attention.

A series of events in which each one causes the next.

A repeating negative situation in which each problem causes another.

A repeating negative situation where problems continuously reinforce each other.

A course of action likely to lead to a worse, harder-to-stop situation.

Something that has both advantages and disadvantages.

A situation in which everyone involved benefits.

A situation in which every option leads to a negative outcome.

At the central or most important part of something.

Leading or most advanced in a particular field.

Despite being confronted with a difficulty or challenge.

Considering new information or circumstances.

As a reaction to something.

With the purpose or goal of.

With the intention or goal of achieving something.

For the purpose or benefit of.

In order to achieve a particular goal.

While trying to achieve or obtain something.

While trying to find something.

Concerning; in relation to.

Concerning; connected with.

Following or in agreement with a rule or standard.

In agreement with or matching something.

Opposite to or different from something.

In a way that is different from what was expected.

Used to express the opposite of a previous statement.

When compared to something else.

When compared to something else.

When compared to something else.

When looking at something in relation to something else.

In a similar manner or style.

In a similar way or direction.

In a similar manner or style.

Used to add emphasis by mentioning two related points together.

Used to present a choice between two options.

Used to indicate that two things are both untrue or excluded.

Used to say that something is true in either case.

The degree to which something is true or happens.

Used to say that the degree of something changes depending on circumstances.

Varying according to a particular factor.

Without being affected by whether something is true or not.

On the condition that.

On the condition that.

If a particular situation happens.

If a particular situation happens.

Never, regardless of the situation.

Not at all; certainly not.

Partly, to a limited extent.