Agreement / Addition / Similarity
The transitional devices like also, in addition, and, likewise, add information,
reinforce ideas , and express agreement with preceding material.
in the first place
then
not only ... but also
equally
as a matter of fact
identically
in like manner
uniquely
in addition
like
coupled with
as
in the same fashion / way
too
first, second, third
moreover
in the light of
as well as
not to mention
together with
to say nothing of
of course
equally important
likewise
by the same token
comparatively
again
correspondingly
to
similarly
and
furthermore
also
additionally
Opposition / Limitation / Contradiction
Transition words and 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
be that as it may
in contrast
then again
different from
above all
of course ..., but
in reality
on the other hand
after all
on the contrary
but
at the same time
(and) still
in spite of
unlike
even so / though
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(and) yet
conversely
while
otherwise
albeit
however
besides
rather
although
nevertheless
instead
regardless
whereas
notwithstanding
despite
Examples / Support / Emphasis
These transitional devices (like especially) are used to introduce
examples as support, to indicateimportance or as an illustration so that an idea
is cued to the reader.
in other words
namely
to put it differently
chiefly
for one thing
truly
as an illustration
indeed
in this case
certainly
for this reason
surely
to put it another way
markedly
that is to say
especially
with attention to
specifically
by all means
expressively
important to realize
surprisingly
another key point
frequently
first thing to remember
significantly
most compelling evidence
in fact
must be remembered
in general
point often overlooked
in particular
to point out
in detail
on the positive / negative side
for example
with this in mind
for instance
notably
to demonstrate
including
to emphasize
like
to repeat
to be sure
to clarify
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to explain
such as
to enumerate
Cause / Condition / Purpose
These transitional words present specific conditions or intentions.
in the event that
whenever
granted (that)
since
as / so long as
while
on (the) condition (that)
for the purpose of
because of
with this intention
as
with this in mind
since
in the hope that
while
to the end that
lest
for fear that
in case
in order to
provided that
seeing / being that
given that
in view of
only / even if
If
so that
... then
so as to
unless
owing to
inasmuch as
when
due to
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
for this reason
under those circumstances
for
in that case
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because the
thereupon
then
forthwith
hence
accordingly
consequently
hencefort
therefore
Conclusion / Summary / Restatement
These transition words and phrases conclude, summarize and/orrestate ideas,
or a indicate a final general statement. Also some words (like therefore) from
the Effect / Consequence category can be used to summarize.
as can be seen
in brief
generally speaking
in essence
in the final analysis
to summarize
all things considered
on balance
as shown above
altogether
in the long run
overall
given these points
ordinarily
as has been noted
usually
in a word
by and large
for the most part
to sum up
after all
on the whole
in fact
in any event
in summary
in either case
in conclusion
all in all
in short
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
at the same time
from time to time
up to the present time
sooner or later
to begin with
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in due time
once
until now
about
as soon as
next
in the meantime
now
in a moment
formerly
without delay
suddenly
in the first place
shortly
all of a sudden
henceforth
at this instant
whenever
immediately
eventually
quickly
meanwhile
finally
further
after
during
later
first, second
last
in time
until
prior to
since
forthwith
then
straightaway
before
instantly
hence
presently
since
occasionally
when
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
in front of
to the left/right
on this side
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in the distance
where
here and there
from
in the foreground
over
in the background
near
in the center of
above
adjacent to
below
opposite to
down
here
up
there
under
next
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