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Transition Words List

The document provides a comprehensive list of transition words categorized into 12 types, including Addition, Contrast, Cause and Effect, Time/Sequence, Emphasis, Example/Illustration, Comparison, Clarification/Explanation, Condition, Conclusion/Summary, Purpose, and Concession. Each category contains various transition words that serve specific functions in writing to enhance clarity and coherence. This resource is useful for improving writing skills by effectively linking ideas.

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Transition Words List

The document provides a comprehensive list of transition words categorized into 12 types, including Addition, Contrast, Cause and Effect, Time/Sequence, Emphasis, Example/Illustration, Comparison, Clarification/Explanation, Condition, Conclusion/Summary, Purpose, and Concession. Each category contains various transition words that serve specific functions in writing to enhance clarity and coherence. This resource is useful for improving writing skills by effectively linking ideas.

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Comprehensive List of Transition Words

1. Addition (to add information or continue an idea)


 - Also
 - Moreover
 - Furthermore
 - In addition
 - Besides
 - Additionally
 - Not only that
 - What’s more
 - As well

2. Contrast (to show difference or opposition)


 - However
 - On the other hand
 - Yet
 - Nevertheless
 - Nonetheless
 - In contrast
 - Whereas
 - Although
 - Even though
 - Despite
 - Conversely
 - But

3. Cause and Effect (to show reason and result)


 - Therefore
 - Thus
 - Consequently
 - As a result
 - For this reason
 - Hence
 - So
 - Because
 - Since
 - Accordingly
4. Time/Sequence (to show order or time)
 - First, Second, Third
 - Next
 - Then
 - Afterward
 - Meanwhile
 - Subsequently
 - Earlier
 - Later
 - At the same time
 - Finally
 - Eventually
 - In the meantime

5. Emphasis (to highlight importance)


 - Indeed
 - In fact
 - Above all
 - Most importantly
 - Clearly
 - Obviously
 - Without a doubt
 - Certainly
 - Undoubtedly
 - Of course

6. Example/Illustration (to clarify or provide examples)


 - For example
 - For instance
 - Such as
 - Specifically
 - To illustrate
 - Namely
 - Including
 - In particular

7. Comparison (to show similarity)


 - Similarly
 - Likewise
 - In the same way
 - Just like
 - Equally
 - Compared to
 - In comparison

8. Clarification/Explanation (to explain or restate in different terms)


 - In other words
 - That is to say
 - To put it differently
 - Namely
 - Simply put
 - In simpler terms

9. Condition (to set conditions or introduce alternatives)


 - If
 - Unless
 - Provided that
 - As long as
 - Even if
 - Otherwise
 - In case

10. Conclusion/Summary (to wrap up or restate ideas)


 - In conclusion
 - To summarize
 - Ultimately
 - In summary
 - All in all
 - Finally
 - In short
 - In essence
 - To sum up

11. Purpose (to show intention or goal)


 - In order to
 - So that
 - For the purpose of
 - With this in mind
 - To this end
12. Concession (to acknowledge an opposing point)
 - Although
 - Even though
 - While
 - Granted
 - Admittedly
 - Regardless

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