1.
Addition:
Additionally: Introduces additional information or support.
Furthermore: Adds to the existing information; similar to "moreover."
Moreover: Adds to what has already been stated.
In addition: Signals the introduction of another point or idea.
Also: Indicates that the same idea or situation exists.
Likewise: Similarly; in the same way.
Besides: In addition to what was already mentioned.
Not only...but also: Emphasizes the inclusion of multiple elements.
2. Contrast:
However: Indicates a contrast or contradiction to a previous statement.
Nevertheless: Nonetheless; in spite of what was just mentioned.
On the other hand: Introduces an alternative point of view or situation.
In contrast: Highlights the differences between two things.
Conversely: Presents an opposite or contrasting idea.
Although: Introduces a contrast but acknowledges the following information.
While: Indicates a contrast between two ideas or situations.
Yet: Nevertheless; in spite of expectations.
Despite: Regardless of; in spite of.
In spite of: Similar to "despite"; indicates contrast.
3. Cause and Effect:
Therefore: Indicates a conclusion or result.
Thus: Shows a logical result or conclusion.
Consequently: Implies a cause-and-effect relationship.
As a result: Highlights the consequence of a particular action or event.
Because: Introduces the reason for a certain result.
Since: Indicates the cause or reason for a situation.
Due to: Indicates the cause of a situation.
Owing to: Similar to "due to"; denotes cause.
4. Time:
Meanwhile: In the meantime; during the same time.
Simultaneously: Happening at the same time.
Eventually: Over time; after a series of events.
Subsequently: Occurring after something else.
Afterwards: Following a particular event or time.
Previously: Happening before a specified time.
In the meantime: During the same time period.
At the same time: Concurrently with another action or event.
5. Emphasis:
Indeed: Emphasizes a point or confirms what was previously said.
In fact: Emphasizes the truth or reality of a statement.
Certainly: Emphasizes certainty or agreement.
Undoubtedly: Without a doubt; emphasizes certainty.
Clearly: Indicates clarity or obviousness.
Obviously: Clearly evident or easily understood.
Specifically: Highlights a specific point.
Particularly: Emphasizes a specific aspect or detail.
6. Example:
For example: Introduces an illustrative instance or instances.
For instance: Provides a specific example to support a point.
Such as: Introduces examples or instances that illustrate a point.
Namely: Specifies the particular instances being referred to.
In particular: Highlights a specific detail or aspect.
7. Conclusion:
In conclusion: Signals the end of a discussion or presentation.
To sum up: Summarizes the main points.
Overall: Considers the entire situation or topic.
In summary: Summarizes key points.
All in all: Overall; considering everything.
Finally: Indicates the last point or idea in a series.
8. Comparison:
Similarly: Shows a similarity between two ideas or situations.
Likewise: In the same way; similarly.
In the same way: Indicates a similarity with the previous point.
Just as: Indicates similarity or equivalence.
Compared to: Highlights similarities or differences between two things.
9. Sequence/Order:
First, second, third: Indicates a sequence of events or ideas.
Next: Introduces the idea that follows in a sequence.
Then: Indicates a chronological order of events or ideas.
Afterward: Following a particular event or time.
Finally: Marks the last point or event in a sequence.
Meanwhile: In the meantime; during the same time.
10. Clarification:
In other words: Provides an alternative way to express the same idea.
That is to say: Clarifies or rephrases a previous statement.
Specifically: Highlights a specific detail or point.
To clarify: Provides additional explanation or details.
11. Condition:
If: Introduces a condition or hypothetical situation.
Unless: Implies a condition that must be met for a certain outcome.
In case: Indicates a situation that might happen and requires preparation.
Provided that: Under the condition that; as long as.
Assuming that: Taking into consideration a certain condition.
12. Purpose:
In order to: Introduces the purpose or goal of an action.
So that: Indicates the intended result or purpose.
With the aim of: Expresses the purpose or intention behind an action.
For the purpose of: Indicates the reason or objective behind something.
It is well known that...
As for me, I..
Personally, I..
In my opinion,..
In my view,..
As for ...
