1 similarly (adv) (=in a similar way)

Cars must stop at red traffic lights: similarly, bicycles have to stop to.

2 Unlike (preposition)-different from

Dan's actually very nice, unlike his father.

Unlike you, I'm not a great dancer.

3 As well=also; too; in addition to somebody/something;

Are they coming as well?

They sell books as well as newspapers.

She is a talented musician as well as being a photographer.

4 Both - (referring to) two people or things together

both… and… = not only… but also…

Both his mother and his father will be there.

For this job you will need a good knowledge of both Italian and Spanish.

5 However - used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said

He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate.

We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors.

6 although (conjunction) - used for introducing a statement that makes the main statement in a
sentence seem surprising

SYNONYM though

Although the sun was shining, it wasn't very warm.

Although small, the kitchen is well designed.

7 while - used to contrast two things

While Tom's very good at science, his brother is absolutely hopeless.

Some people work better to music while others do not.

8 whereas - compared with the fact that; but:

He must be about 60, whereas his wife looks about 30.

You eat a huge plate of food for lunch, whereas I have just a sandwich.