Examples
of Transitions:
Illustration
Thus,
for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other words, in
particular, specifically, such as.
Contrast
On
the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite
of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, or, nor,
conversely, at the same time, while this may be true.
Addition
And,
in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and,
another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally,
not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly,
in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance,
however, thus, therefore, otherwise.
Time
After,
afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length, first, second,
etc., at first, formerly, rarely, usually, another, finally, soon, meanwhile,
at the same time, for a minute, hour, day, etc., during the morning, day, week,
etc., most important, later, ordinarily, to begin with, afterwards, generally,
in order to, subsequently, previously, in the meantime, immediately,
eventually, concurrently, simultaneously.
Space
At
the left, at the right, in the center, on the side, along the edge, on top,
below, beneath, under, around, above, over, straight ahead, at the top, at the
bottom, surrounding, opposite, at the rear, at the front, in front of, beside,
behind, next to, nearby, in the distance, beyond, in the forefront, in the
foreground, within sight, out of sight, across, under, nearer, adjacent, in the
background.
Concession
Although,
at any rate, at least, still, thought, even though, granted that, while it may
be true, in spite of, of course.
Similarity
or Comparison
Similarly,
likewise, in like fashion, in like manner, analogous to.
Emphasis
Above
all, indeed, truly, of course, certainly, surely, in fact, really, in truth,
again, besides, also, furthermore, in addition.
Details
Specifically,
especially, in particular, to explain, to list, to enumerate, in detail,
namely, including.
Examples
For
example, for instance, to illustrate, thus, in other words, as an illustration,
in particular.
Consequence
or Result
So
that, with the result that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this
reason, therefore, so, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words,
then.
Summary
Therefore,
finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief, as a result,
accordingly.
Suggestion
For
this purpose, to this end, with this in mind, with this purpose in mind,
therefore
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