Transitions
Below is a list of helpful transition words. Transition words and phrases demonstrate a smooth shift in ideas or paragraphs. The words below are divided into categories to help you better decide which transitions you should choose for a particular work.
In Addition: moreover, furthermore, in addition, also, incidentally, by the way, further, too, again, more important, next, lastly, finally, either, as well. To Contrast: however, yet, in contrast on the other hand, in any case, on the contrary, still, otherwise, actually, at any rate, at the same time, nevertheless, instead, in spite of this, anyway, by contrast, in reality. For Comparison: Iikewise, similarly, in the same way, in like manner, whereas Cause, result, purpose: therefore, thus, hence, consequently, after all, to be sure, for this reason, accordingly, then, knowing this, naturally, of course, to this end, because of this, with this in mind, in many cases, by this means, in this way Examples, restatements: for example, for instance, more specifically, in particular, indeed, in other words, in fact, that is, in brief, in short, to summarize, in conclusion. Time afterwards, later on, soon, meanwhile, in the meantime, next, immediately, then, later, at length, eventually, at the same time, in the same instant, today, nowadays, in the beginning, to begin, in time, in future, finally, initially. Place here, there, near by, beyond, further on, opposite,