Transition words

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Agreement / Addition / Similarity

The transition words like also, in addition, and, likewise, add information, reinforce ideas,
and express agreement with preceding material.

first, second, third also as well as

in the first place in the light, of then together with
not only ... but also not to mention equally of course
as a matter of fact to say nothing of identically likewise
in like manner equally important uniquely comparatively
in addition by the same token like correspondingly
coupled with again as similarly
in the same to too furthermore
fashion / way and moreover additionally

Opposition / Limitation / Contradiction

Transition phrases like but, rather and or, express that there is evidence to the contrary or
point out alternatives, and thus introduce a change the line of reasoning (contrast).

although this may be that as it may while otherwise

be true then again albeit however
in contrast above all besides rather
different from in reality as much as nevertheless
of course, ..., but after all even though nonetheless
on the other hand but although regardless
on the contrary (and) still instead notwithstanding
at the same time unlike whereas
in spite of or despite
even so / though (and) yet conversely

Cause / Condition / Purpose

These transitional phrases present specific conditions or intentions.

in the event that to the end that whenever given that

granted (that) for fear that while only / even if
as / so long as in order to because of so that
on (the) condition seeing / being that as so, as to
(that) in view of since owing to
for the purpose, of If while inasmuch as
with this intention ... then lest due to
with this in mind unless in case
in the hope that when provided that

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Examples / Support / Emphasis

These transitional devices (like especially) are used to introduce examples as support, to
indicate importance or as an illustration so that an idea is cued to the reader.

in other words most compelling chiefly in fact

to put it differently evidence truly in general
for one thing must be indeed in particular
as an illustration remembered certainly in detail
in this case point often surely for example
for this reason overlooked markedly for instance
to put it another to point out such as to demonstrate
way on the positive side to emphasize
that is to say on the negative especially to repeat
with attention, to side explicitly to clarify
by all means with this in mind specifically to explain
important to notably expressly to enumerate
realize including surprisingly
another key point like frequently
first thing to to be sure significantly
remember namely particularly

Effect / Consequence / Result

Some of these transition words (thus, then, accordingly, consequently, therefore, henceforth)
are time words that are used to show that after a particular time there was
a consequence or an effect. Note that for and because are placed before the cause/reason.
The other devices are placed before the consequences or effects.

as a result in effect hence accordingly

under those for consequently henceforth
circumstances thus therefore
in that case because the thereupon
for this reason then forthwith

Conclusion / Summary / Restatement

These transition words and phrases conclude, summarize and / or restate ideas, or indicate a
final general statement. Also, some words (like therefore) from the Effect / Consequence category
can be used to summarize.

as can be seen as shown above after all in essence

generally speaking in the long run in fact to summarize
in the final given these points in summary on balance
analysis as has been noted in conclusion altogether
all things in a word in short overall
considered for the most part in brief ordinarily

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usually on the whole all in all Definitely

by and large in any event Obviously
to sum up in either case Ultimately

Time / Chronology / Sequence

These transitional words (like finally) have the function of limiting, restricting, and
defining time. They can be used either alone or as part of adverbial expressions.

at the present time all of a sudden hence further

from time to time at this instant since during
sooner or later first, second when in time
at the same time immediately once prior to
up to the present quickly about forthwith
time finally next straightaway
to begin with after now by the time
in due time later formerly whenever
as soon as last suddenly until now
as long as until shortly now that
in the meantime till henceforth instantly
in a moment since whenever presently
without delay then eventually occasionally
in the first place before meanwhile

Many transition words in the time category (consequently; first, second, third; further;
hence; henceforth; since; then, when; and whenever) have other uses.
Except for the numbers (first, second, third) and further they add a meaning of time in
expressing conditions, qualifications, or reasons. The numbers are also used to add
information or list examples. Further is also used to indicate added space as well as added
time.

Space / Location / Place

These transition words are often used as part of adverbial expressions and have the function
to restrict, limit or qualify space. Quite a few of these are also found in the Time category
and can be used to describe spatial order or spatial reference.

in the middle opposite to down alongside

to the left/right here up amid
in front of there under among
on this side next further beneath
in the distance where beyond beside
here and there from nearby behind
in the foreground over wherever across
in the background near around
in the center, of above between
adjacent to below before

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