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Transitional words and phrases

As a "part of speech," transitional words are used to link words, phrases, or sentences.
They help the reader to progress from one idea (expressed by the author) to the next
idea. Thus, they help to build up coherent relationships within the text.

Transitional Words

English transitional words and phrases are essential, since they not only connect ideas, but
also can introduce a certain shift, contrast or opposition, emphasis or agreement, purpose,
or result or conclusion, in the line of argument.
(The transitional words and phrases below have been assigned only once to somewhat
artificial categories, although some words belong to more than one category.)

Agreement / Addition / Similarity

The transitional 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 first, second, third
in the light of not to mention
to say nothing of equally important
equally by the same token
identically uniquely
moreover as well as
together with of course
likewise comparatively
correspondingly similarly
furthermore additionally

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Opposition / Limitation / Contradiction

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

although this may be true in contrast

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

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Cause / Condition / Purpose

These transitional phrases present specific conditions or intentions.

in the event that granted (that)

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

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first thing to remember most compelling evidence

must be remembered point often overlooked
to point out on the positive side
with this in mind on the negative side
notably including
to be sure namely
chiefly truly
indeed certainly
surely markedly
such as especially
explicitly specifically
expressly surprisingly
particularly in fact
in general in particular
in detail for example
for instance to demonstrate
to emphasize to repeat
to clarify to explain
to enumerate significantly

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.

as a result under those circumstances

in that case for this reason
because the hence
consequently therefore

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thereupon forthwith
accordingly henceforth
in effect thus

Conclusion / Summary / Restatement

These transitional 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
as shown above in the long run
given these points as has been noted
in a word for the most part
after all in fact
in summary in conclusion
in short in brief
in essence to summarize
on balance altogether
overall ordinarily
usually by and large
to sum up on the whole
in any event in either case
all in all obviously
ultimately definitely

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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 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 first, second
formerly henceforth
eventually meanwhile
prior to presently

Many transitional 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.

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List of Transitional Words

Usage of Transition Words in Essays

Transitional words and phrases are vital devices for essays, papers or other literary
compositions. They improve the connections and transitions between sentences and
paragraphs. They thus give the text a logical organization and structure.
All English transitional words and phrases (sometimes also called 'conjunctive
adverbs') do the same work as coordinating conjunctions: they connect two words,
phrases, or clauses together and, thus, the text is easier to read and the coherence is
improved.

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Usage: Transitional words are used with a special rule for punctuation: a semicolon
or a period is used after the first 'sentence,' and a comma is almost always used to
set off the transition word from the second 'sentence.'

Example 1:
People use 43 muscles when they frown; however, they use only 28 muscles
when they smile.

Example 2:
However, transitional words can also be placed at the beginning of a new
paragraph or sentence - not only to indicate a step forward in the reasoning, but
also to relate the new material to the preceding thoughts.
Use a semicolon to connect sentences, only if the group of words on either side of
the semicolon is a complete sentence (both must have a subject and a verb, and
could thus stand alone as a complete thought).