Phrases & Expressions

All the time, day and night.

• The emergency services worked around the clock.
• The factory operates around the clock to meet demand.

Because of something that happened; following from a particular action or situation.

• He studied hard. As a result, he passed the exam.
• The factory closed. As a result, many lost jobs.

As predicted.

• As expected, he was late.
• As expected, it rained all weekend.

Up to a particular place or point.

• We walked as far as the park.
• The train only goes as far as the next town.

According to the information I have.

• As far as I know, she's still in Paris.
• As far as I know, it's free.

Used to add another item or quality to what has already been mentioned.

• He speaks French as well as English.
• She's smart as well as kind.

To be familiar with something because you have done or experienced it often.

• I'm used to waking up early.
• She's used to working under pressure.

Unintentionally.

• I deleted the file by accident.
• We met by accident at the airport.

To be unable to stop doing something or feeling an emotion.

• I can't help laughing.
• She can't help worrying.

In comparison with something else.

• This is better compared to last year.
• Compared to him, I'm tall.