true
adjective
used for admitting that something is true, although you think that something else is also true and is more important
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Ways of admitting something
admittedly
adverb
used for saying that you admit something is true, especially when this makes your main idea weaker
sure
adverb
used before a statement for admitting that something is true, especially when you then say something that is opposite
all right
adjective, adverb
used for admitting that something is true, especially when this is not the most important fact in a situation
let’s face it
used for saying that someone must admit that a situation exists
I must confess
used when you are admitting a feeling or opinion that you would not normally tell people about
to be sure
used for admitting that something is true, before you say something that seems to be the opposite of this
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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