while
KEYWORDS: compare, figure, trend
STRUCTURE
(describe X), while the figure for Y be lower/higher, at (number)
NOTE
- You can also compare three figures. See examples.
- The
(describe X)part can be written in different ways.
Examples
In 2012, the number of burglaries was 1,400, while the figure for car theft was higher, at 2,800.
In 2012, the number of burglaries was 1,400, while the figure for car theft and robbery was higher, at 2,800 and 3,100 respectively.