Category |
Transition |
Addition |
Also, and, besides, furthermore, in addition, in fact, indeed, moreover |
Elaboration |
By extension, in other words, in short, that is, to put it another way, to put it bluntly, to put it succinctly |
Example |
After all, as an illustration, consider, for example, for instance, specifically, to take a case in point |
Cause & Effect |
Accordingly, as a result, consequently, hence, since, so, then, therefore, thus |
Comparison |
Along the same lines, likewise, similarly, in the same way |
Contrast |
Although, but, by contrast, conversely, despite, even though, however, in contrast, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, regardless, whereas, while, yet |
Concession |
Admittedly, although it is true, granted, naturally |
Conclusion |
As a result, consequently, hence, in conclusion, in short, in sum, therefore, thus, to sum up, to summarize |