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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

      It is staggering to realize that 60 per cent of our body is water.

      among or amongst PREPOSITION

      Among or amongst can mean surrounded by.

      amid

      Workers searched amid the wreckage for any sign of survivors.

      amidst

      Amidst all the weeds, a single rose bloomed.

      in the middle of

      In the middle of the herd of cows was a newborn calf.

      surrounded by

      Mum and I found ourselves surrounded by inquisitive sheep.

       If there are more than two things, you should use among(st). If there are only two things, you should use between.

      amount NOUN

      An amount is how much there is of something.

      mass

      There was a great mass of tadpoles in our garden pond.

      quantity

      “For sale: