[LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]Transitions indicate relations,
whether within a sentence, paragraph, or paper.
This list illustrates "relationships" between ideas,
followed by words and phrases that can connect them.[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
[BLOCKQUOTE][LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]Addition:
also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with, furthermore, in addition, likewise, moreover, similarly[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
[LEFT][URL=Consequence[/HIGHLIGHT][/URL][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]:[/HIGHLIGHT]
[HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this reason, for this purpose,
hence, otherwise, so then, subsequently, therefore, thus, thereupon, wherefore[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
[LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]Generalizing:
as a rule, as usual, for the most part,
generally, generally speaking, ordinarily, usually[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
[LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]Exemplifying:
chiefly, especially, for instance, in particular, markedly, namely,
particularly, including, specifically, such as[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
[LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]Illustration:
for example, for instance, for one thing, as an illustration,
illustrated with, as an example, in this case[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
[LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]Emphasis
above all, chiefly, with attention to, especially, particularly, singularly[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
[LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]Similarity:
comparatively, coupled with, correspondingly, identically, likewise, similar, moreover, together with[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
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[LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]Restatement:
in essence, in other words, namely, that is, that is to say,
in short, in brief, to put it differently[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
[LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]Contrast and Comparison:
contrast, by the same token, conversely, instead, likewise,
on one hand, on the other hand, on the contrary, rather,
similarly, yet, but, however, still, nevertheless, in contrast[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
[LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]Sequence:
at first, first of all, to begin with, in the first place, at the same time,
for now, for the time being, the next step, in time, in turn, later on,
meanwhile, next, then, soon, the meantime, later, while, earlier,
simultaneously, afterward, in conclusion, with this in mind, [/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
[LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]Summarizing:
after all, all in all, all things considered, briefly, by and large, in any case, in any event,
in brief, in conclusion, on the whole, in short, in summary, in the final analysis,
in the long run, on balance, to sum up, to summarize, finally[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
[LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]Diversion:
by the way, incidentally[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
[LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]Direction:
here, there, over there, beyond, nearly, opposite, under, above,
to the left, to the right, in the distance[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
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that might better express the relationship[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
[LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]For more information, please see:[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
[BLOCKQUOTE][LEFT][HIGHLIGHT=#b7dde8]The Gregg Reference Manual
The Brief English Handbook
The Least You Should Know About English[/HIGHLIGHT][/LEFT]
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Examples of Transitions:

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Illustration [/TD][TD]
Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other words, in particular, specifically, such as.
[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
Contrast[/TD][TD]
On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while this may be true.
[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
Addition[/TD][TD]
And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc., again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance, however, thus, therefore, otherwise.
[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
Time[/TD][TD]
After, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length, first, second, etc., at first, formerly, rarely, usually, another, finally, soon, meanwhile, at the same time, for a minute, hour, day, etc., during the morning, day, week, etc., most important, later, ordinarily, to begin with, afterwards, generally, in order to, subsequently, previously, in the meantime, immediately, eventually, concurrently, simultaneously.
[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
Space[/TD][TD]
At the left, at the right, in the center, on the side, along the edge, on top, below, beneath, under, around, above, over, straight ahead, at the top, at the bottom, surrounding, opposite, at the rear, at the front, in front of, beside, behind, next to, nearby, in the distance, beyond, in the forefront, in the foreground, within sight, out of sight, across, under, nearer, adjacent, in the background.
[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
Concession[/TD][TD]
Although, at any rate, at least, still, thought, even though, granted that, while it may be true, in spite of, of course.
[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
Similarity Of Comparison[/TD][TD]
Similarly, likewise, in like fashion, in like manner, analogous to.
[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
Emphasis[/TD][TD]
Above all, indeed, truly, of course, certainly, surely, in fact, really, in truth, again, besides, also, furthermore, in addition.
[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
Details[/TD][TD]
Specifically, especially, in particular, to explain, to list, to enumerate, in detail, namely, including.
[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
Examples[/TD][TD]
For example, for instance, to illustrate, thus, in other words, as an illustration, in particular.
[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
Consequence Or Result[/TD][TD]
So that, with the result that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this reason, therefore, so, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words, then.
[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
Summary[/TD][TD]
Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief, as a result, accordingly.
[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
Suggestion[/TD][TD]
For this purpose, to this end, with this in mind, with this purpose in mind, therefore.[/TD][/TR][/TABLE]

Transition Words>>
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Words that can be used to show location:
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above>>[/TD][TD]
behind>>[/TD][TD]
by>>[/TD][TD]
near>>[/TD][TD]
throughout>>[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
across>>[/TD][TD]
below>>[/TD][TD]
down>>[/TD][TD]
off>>[/TD][TD]
to the right>>[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
against>>[/TD][TD]
beneath>>[/TD][TD]
in back of>>[/TD][TD]
onto>>[/TD][TD]
under>>[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
along>>[/TD][TD]
beside>>[/TD][TD]
in front of>>[/TD][TD]
on top of>>[/TD][TD]
> >[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
among>>[/TD][TD]
between>>[/TD][TD]
inside>>[/TD][TD]
outside>>[/TD][TD]
> >[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
around>>[/TD][TD]
beyond>>[/TD][TD]
into>>[/TD][TD]
over>>[/TD][TD]
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Words that can be used to show time:
[TABLE][TR][TD]
while>>[/TD][TD]
first>>[/TD][TD]
meanwhile>>[/TD][TD]
soon >>[/TD][TD]
then>>[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
after>>[/TD][TD]
second>>[/TD][TD]
today>>[/TD][TD]
later>>[/TD][TD]
next>>[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
at>>[/TD][TD]
third>>[/TD][TD]
tomorrow>>[/TD][TD]
afterward>>[/TD][TD]
as soon as>>[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
before>>[/TD][TD]
now >>[/TD][TD]
next week>>[/TD][TD]
about>>[/TD][TD]
when suddenly>>[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
during>>[/TD][TD]
until>>[/TD][TD]
yesterday>>[/TD][TD]
finally>>[/TD][TD]
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Word that can be used to compare two things:
[TABLE][TR][TD]
likewise>>[/TD][TD]
also>>[/TD][TD]
while>>[/TD][TD]
in the same way>>[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
like>>[/TD][TD]
as>>[/TD][TD]
similarly>>[/TD][TD]
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Words that can be used to contrast two things:
[TABLE][TR][TD]
but >>[/TD][TD]
still>>[/TD][TD]
although>>[/TD][TD]
on the other hand>>[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
however>>[/TD][TD]
yet>>[/TD][TD]
otherwise>>[/TD][TD]
even though>>[/TD][/TR][/TABLE]
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Words that can be used to emphasize a point:
[TABLE][TR][TD]
again>>[/TD][TD]
truly>>[/TD][TD]
especially>>[/TD][TD]
for this reason>>[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
to repeat>>[/TD][TD]
in fact>>[/TD][TD]
to emphasize>>[/TD][TD]
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Words that can be used to conclude or summarize:
[TABLE][TR][TD]
finally>>[/TD][TD]
as a result>>[/TD][TD]
to sum up>>[/TD][TD]
in conclusion>>[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
lastly>>[/TD][TD]
therefore>>[/TD][TD]
all in all>>[/TD][TD]
because>>[/TD][/TR][/TABLE]
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Words that can be used to add information:
[TABLE][TR][TD]
again>>[/TD][TD]
another>>[/TD][TD]
for instance>>[/TD][TD]
for example>>[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
also>>[/TD][TD]
and>>[/TD][TD]
moreover>>[/TD][TD]
additionally>>[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
as well>>[/TD][TD]
besides>>[/TD][TD]
along with >>[/TD][TD]
other>>[/TD][/TR][TR][TD]
next>>[/TD][TD]
finally>>[/TD][TD]
in addition>>[/TD][TD]
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Words that can be used to clarify:
[TABLE][TR][TD]
that is>>[/TD][TD]
for instance>>[/TD][TD]
in other words>>[/TD][/TR][/TABLE]
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