Transitional Words & Phrases

I. To add or emphasize an idea

above again also equally important further furthermore

in addition moreover similarly

II. To indicate contrast between ideas

although beside different than however instead of nevertheless

notwithstanding on the contrary on the other hand otherwise

rather than nevertheless still better worse conversely opposite

III. To explain or illustrate an idea

as though for example for instance such as

IV. To show result or consequence

accordingly as as a result because (don't use to start sentence)

consequently due hence in fact just as so so that therefore

thus unfortunately

V. To summarize or for conclusion

as you can see in short in summary, to conclude

VI. To show ideas are similar

similarly likewise

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