well
interjection
used for introducing a statement, especially one that you make as a reply
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Ways of starting a statement or conversation
oh
interjection
used when you start telling someone something, for example something that you have just remembered
for the sake of argument
for the purpose of beginning a discussion
I know
used when you have a sudden idea
you know
used before you start to talk about a particular person or thing
for openers
used for beginning a statement or discussion
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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