Adds extra information.
Beginning: Also, the weather was fantastic.
Middle: She is smart, and she also works hard. More common.
End: They went to the movies, and I went also (less common, sounds formal or old-fashioned).
Similar to "also" or "too," used at the end of a sentence.
End: He brought his sister as well.
Connects two or more elements, giving extra importance to both.
Beginning: As well as being a teacher, he is a writer.
Middle: She can play the guitar as well as the piano.
Used to add extra information that supports the previous idea. It can imply "in addition to" or "apart from". It can be used at the beginning of a sentence or before a noun/verb.
Beginning: Besides, we didn’t even have time to visit the museum.
Middle: "I don’t really want to go running, and besides, it’s too cold today."
A formal way of saying "in addition". It introduces extra supporting information. Often used at the beginning of a sentence, after a full stop or semicolon.
Beginning: Furthermore, the company plans to expand next year.
Middle: He is very skilled. Furthermore, his experience makes him the ideal candidate.
Adds another piece of information, emphasizing that it is extra. Similar to "furthermore". Typically used at the beginning of a sentence or after a semicolon.
Beginning: In addition, the project will boost local employment.
Middle: He is a talented artist; in addition, he writes his own songs.
Another formal linker, often interchangeable with "furthermore" or "in addition", used to add more support to an argument or statement. Usually used at the beginning of a sentence.
Beginning: Moreover, it’s important to consider the environmental impact.
Middle: The plan is expensive. Moreover, it’s unlikely to succeed.
Like "also" or "as well", but typically used at the end of a sentence.
End: I’d like to come too.
Middle: I too believe that education is important (less common, more formal).
A conversational way to add more information, often used to emphasize that the new point is important.
Beginning: What's more, we finished ahead of schedule.
Quick Summary of Positions:
Mid-sentence: also, as well as
End of sentence: as well, too, also (less common)
Start of sentence: besides, furthermore, in addition, moreover, what's more
Each linker adds something to the previous idea, but they differ in formality and placement in the sentence.