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Transitional Words

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ENGLISH Transition Words

What are transitions and how are they used?

• transitions are phrases or words used to connect one idea to the next
• transitions are used by the author to help the reader progress from one significant idea to the
next
• transitions also show the relationship within a paragraph (or within a sentence) between the
main idea and the support the author gives for those ideas

Agreement / Addition / Similarity

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

in the first place not only ... but also


as a matter of fact in like manner
in addition coupled with
in the same fashion / way in the light of
not to mention to say nothing of
equally important by the same token
again identically
uniquely moreover
as well as together with
likewise comparatively
correspondingly similarly
furthermore 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 true in contrast


different from on the other hand
on the contrary at the same time
in spite of even so / though
be that as it may above all
in reality after all
as much as even though
although instead
whereas despite
conversely
otherwise however
rather nevertheless
nonetheless regardless
notwithstanding

Cause / Condition / Purpose

These transitional phrases present specific conditions or intentions.

in the event that as / so long as


with this intention with this in mind
in the hope that
seeing / being that in view of
provided that given that
only / even if so that
so as to owing to
in as much as due to

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 to put it differently


for one thing as an illustration
in this case for this reason
to put it another way that is to say
with attention to by all means
important to realize another key point
first thing to remember most compelling evidence
must be remembered on the positive side
on the negative side with this in mind
specifically surprisingly
frequently significantly
particularly in fact
in general in particular
in detail
for instance to demonstrate
to emphasize
to repeat to clarify
to explain to enumerate

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 under those circumstances


in that case for this reason
in effect consequently
therefore accordingly
henceforth

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 generally speaking


in the final analysis all things considered
in the long run given these points
as has been noted for the most part
in summary in conclusion
in short in brief
in essence to summarize
on balance altogether
overall by and large
to sum up on the whole
all in all
Obviously Ultimately
Definitely
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.

from time to time sooner or later


at the same time up to the present time
to begin with in due time
as soon as as long as
in the meantime in a moment
without delay in the first place
all of a sudden at this instant
formerly suddenly
shortly henceforth
whenever eventually
meanwhile further
prior to
by the time instantly
presently occasionally

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 in front of


on this side in the distance
here and there in the foreground
in the background in the center of

adjacent to opposite to
beneath beside

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