INTENTION OR RELATIONSHIP

TRANSITIONAL WORDS AND EXPRESSIONS

Amplification

For example, in other words, that is

Cause and effect

Accordingly, because, consequently, for this reason, hence, since, thus, therefore, if... then

Concession

Accepting the data, granted that, of course

Contrast or change

In another sense, but, conversely, despite, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, still, though, yet

No change

Similarly, moreover, also, too, in addition, likewise

Emphasis

Add to this, besides, in addition to this, even more, to repeat, above all, indeed, more important

Equal value

At the same time, likewise, similarly

Increasing quantity

Also, besides, furthermore, in addition, moreover, too

Order

First, finally, last, next, second, then

Summary

For these reasons, in brief, in conclusion, to sum up

Time

Then, since then, after this, thereafter, at last, at length, from now on, afterwards, before, formerly, later, meanwhile, now, presently, previously, subsequently, ultimately