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Commonly Used Words in IELTS Writing Task 2 & their synonyms

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Some commonly used words & phrases in IELTS Writing Task 2 (Essay) & their synonyms/possible replacements

(Always keep in mind that synonyms are similar words, not the exact same words. So, always understand the exact meaning of the 'synonym' before using it.)

Advantages – Disadvantages 

  • Merits – Demerits
  • Pros – Cons
  • Positives – Negatives
  • Benefits – Drawbacks

  • Downsides

  • Will be beneficial/advantageous
    Will be disadvantageous
  • Will bring benefits
    Will bring drawbacks
  • Will have a positive/advantageous impact/effect
    Will have a negative/disadvantageous impact/effect

Impact

  • Effect (Noun); Affect (Verb)

  • Negatively impact (something); Adversely impact
  • The negative impact of (something); Adverse impact of

  • Positively impact (something); Benefit
  • The positive impact of (something); Beneficial impact of

Problems

  • Issues
  • Concerns

Reasons

  • Causes (Noun)
  • Cause (Verb)
    Caused by

  • Factors that lead to
    Factors that cause

Solutions

  • Measures
  • Steps

People

  • Persons
  • Individuals
  • Sections of society

Some

  • A few
  • Certain
Some people
  • Certain sections of society

Believe

  • Think
  • Say
  • Opine
  • Is/Am/Are of the opinion

Prefer

  • Preference
  • Choose
  • Opt

Important

  • Importance
  • Significant; Significance
  • Vital
  • Crucial
  • Essential
Referring to the number of something
(If you use phrases such as 'a myriad of' and 'a plethora of', you are writing at least 3-4 points.)
  • A plethora of; A myriad of: A huge number of; Lots of
  • A number of
  • Quite a few
  • A few

Indubitably
  • Undoubtedly
Nowadays
  • In today's times

    We can also use this phrase with other words. E.g., in today's workplace

  • In today's day and age
Popular
  • Become increasingly common
  • Increasing in popularity
  • More and more people are doing this
  • Has become very common in recent times
It is common to refer to the present lifestyle. It could be part of the introduction or conclusion of your essay, or it could be one of the points written in the body paragraphs.
  • the fast-paced hectic lifestyle of today
  • today's fast-paced lifestyle

The ubiquity of technology and its widespread impact is often referred to in essays. Very often it is part of the beginning statement of the essay.
  • The modern era is an era of the IT revolution
  • The advent of technology led to major changes in how we, humans led our lives. As it has advanced further, no aspect of human life has been left untouched.

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