used when referring to the main characteristic of sth - "So what's the difference between these two TVs?" "Well, they're basically the same, but the more expensive one has 3D.", based only on what you have heard, not on what you are certain is true - Apparently, she resigned because she had an argument with her boss., used for adding a comment or explaining what you have just said - We couldn’t live on that! I mean, it’s ridiculous., used for talking about what is in fact true, certain - Everyone seems to have admired Diana, but what was she really like as a person?, to some extent, not completely - In a way, living in the town is better than the country, because there’s much more to do., used for saying sth that you think someone probably already knows or will not be surprised about - I will, of course, make sure you’re all kept fully informed., introducing a point you want to address further - As to whether or not I'd want them to be touring musicians..., used when stating a particular fact that shows that something just mentioned is not important - I don’t understand politics, and anyway I’m not really interested., used when giving a reason to explain what you have just said - She shouldn’t be working so hard – she is 70, after all., to introduce additional surprising or unexpected information - A: Did you see the match last night? B: No. Actually / In fact, I don't really like football., to introduce sth you have just thought of and change the subject - So let's meet at 5 o'clock then. By the way / Incidentally, could you possibly lend me some money?, to return to a previous subject - As I was saying, if Mark gets the job, we'll have to reorganize the department.,

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