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Transition Words

— Neinhart Alcazar

Transitions are words or phrases that show the relationship between paragraphs or sections of a text or speech. Transitions provide greater cohesion by making it more explicit or signaling how ideas relate to one another.

1. Illustration or Example

   Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other words, in particular, specifically, such as

2. Contrast

   On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on the other hand

3. Addition

   And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, not only but also, as well as, consequently, for example, for instance, however, thus, therefore, otherwise

4. Time

   After, before, then, once, next, last, at last, finally, soon, meanwhile, at the same time, afterwards, in the meantime

5. Space

   Below, beneath, under, around, above, over, nearby, across, under

6. Concession

   Although, at any rate, at least, still, thought, even though, in spite of, of course

7. Similarity or Comparison

   Similarly, likewise, in like manner, analogous to

8. Details

   Specifically, especially, in particular, to explain, namely, including

9. 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

10. Summary

   Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief