Transitional words and phrases maintain coherence in the
composition by effecting smooth movement from one thought or detail to
another. The word or phrase also has meaning within itself. Below
follows a list of meanings with common transitional words and phrases
that communicate that meaning.
Additional: Again, also, and then besides, finally, further,
furthermore, in addition, in addition to this, in like manner,
likewise, moreover, similarly, then too, too. Numerical sequence
transitions: first, second, third.
A Comparison: At the same time, in like manner, in the same way,
likewise, similarly.
Conclusion: Accordingly, as matters stand, at all events, at any
rate, after all, or briefly, even so, finally, for these reasons,
nevertheless, such being the case, that being so, to repeat.
Concession: But, granted that, I know that, now, of course, to be
sure.
Contrast: But, conversely, however, in another sense, in contrast
with this, instead, inversely, nevertheless, nonetheless,
notwithstanding, on the contrary, on the one hand, on the other hand,
rather, still, though, to be sure, turning now to another matter,
whereas, yet.
Emphasis: Above all, add to this, and also, besides, even more, I
repeat, in any event, indeed, in fact, in other words, likewise,
moreover, that is, too.
Enumeration: Finally, first, further, next, second, then, then,
again.
Illustration: All things considered, as you see, for example, for
instance, incidentally, in connection with, in this way, just as, that
is, therefore, to illustrate, thus, thus it follows.
Parenthesis: By the way, coming back to, incidentally,
parenthetically, to digress, to resume.
Progression: As (in consequence), for that reason, further,
furthermore, hence, in the first place, in the next place, moreover,
on that account, therefore.
Result: Accordingly, after all, as a result, at last, consequently,
finally, hence, in fine, later, so then, therefore, thus, in
consequence.
Retrospection: As has already been suggested, hitherto, if what I
have said is correct, so far, up to this point.
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Similarity: By the same token, in like manner, in similar manner,
likewise.
Succession in Time or Place: After this (incident), afterwards, then
to the right, to the left, before this, beyond, later, past,
presently.
Summary: As has been said, for these reasons, in a word, in brief,
indeed, in fine, in general, in other words, in short, we now see, to
recapitulate, in retrospect, to sum up.
Time: After this, afterwards, at last, at length, at the same time,
eventually, formerly, forthwith, from now on, hereupon, immediately,
in the meantime, meanwhile, next, now, previously, since then,
subsequently, then, thereafter, thereupon, whereupon.