Transitions

Signal the addition of more informationSignal the addition of more information

again also another along with

as proof as well an example of moreover

for example for instance besides additionally

furthermore for this reason as an illustration in addition

that is finally next and

Signal comparison (show likeness or similarity)

also besides too

in a similar way in the same way in a like manner

similarly therefore

likewise furthermore

moreover thus

Signal contrast (show difference or directional change)

but yet or still although

in spite of nevertheless on the other hand nonetheless other

conversely on the contrary despite notwithstanding

even so though while instead

otherwise even though in contrast however

Show a cause and effect relationship

accordingly because of this so that

consequently as a result so

because therefore

hence since

thus for

Summarize

accordingly all in all

for this reason in other words

consequently as a result

in short therefore

that is finally

Show results

therefore as a result

hence for

because accordingly

thus so

consequently

Indicate examples

an example of this

for instance

for example

in other words

Show sequence or chronology

after at last during before afterward finally

at the same time in the first place first, second not long after as soon as the next

at the outset to begin with meanwhile thereafter following at first

soon when then next while later

before long once, now later on frequently at length