Transition Words

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Adding an idea also, in addition, further, furthermore, moreover

Contrasting however, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast, still, on the contrary, rather, conversely

Providing an alternative instead, alternatively, otherwise

Showing similarity similarly, likewise

Showing order of time or order of ideas first, second, third (and so on), then, next, later, subsequently, meanwhile, previously, finally

Showing result as a result, consequently, therefore, thus, hence, accordingly, for this reason

Affirming of course, in fact, certainly, obviously, to be sure, undoubtedly, indeed

Giving examples for example, for instance

Explaining in other words, that is

Adding an aside incidentally, by the way, besides

Summarizing in short, generally, overall, all in all, in conclusion