As a “part of speech” transition wordsare used to link words, phrases or sentences. They help the reader to progress from one idea (expressed by the author) to the next idea. Thus, they help to build up coherent relationships within the text. In this lesson, you will learn a list of useful transition words and phrases in English.
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Transition Words and Phrases
Transition Words of Addition
List of transition words of addition.
- As well as
- And
- Too
- Furthermore
- Also
- In addition to
- Not only – but also
- Or
- And
- In addition to
- Furthermore
- Moreover
- Besides
- Than
- Too
- Also
- Both-and
- Another
- Equally important
- First
- Second
- Again
- Further
- As well as
- In the second place
- Next, likewise
- Similarly
- For example
- For instance
- However
Transition words of addition with examples
- As well as
He plays classical music,as well aspop and jazz.
- And
There is no paradise on earth equal to the union of loveandinnocence
- Too
‘Nice to talk to you.’–‘Nice to talk to youtoo.’.
- Furthermore
He is lazy, andfurthermore, he has no sense of responsibility.
- Also
The rehearsal processalsoirked him increasingly.
- In addition to
The film star has an incredible carin addition toa large house.
- Not only – but also
We donot only meet to share each other’s burdens but also to partake in each other’s joys.
- Or
Music has charms to soothe a savage breast, to soften rocksorbend a knotted oak.
Transition Words of Illustration
List of transition words of illustration.
- Thus
- For example
- For instance
- Namely
- To illustrate
- In other words
- In particular
- Specifically
- Such as
- In this case
- For one thing
- In the case of
- Illustrated by
Transition words of illustration with examples.
- Such as
America wants to eliminate tariffs on itemssuch aselectronics.
- In this case
In this case, several solutions could be tried.
- For one thing
For one thing, intelligence does have some impact on foreign policy, for example, towards rogue states.
- For instance
Murder, petty theft and tax evasion,for instance, all have different motives and consequences.
- For example
There is a similar word in many languages,for examplein French and Italian.
- In the case of
In the case ofthe car industry, in the case of Ford, it’s even higher.
- Illustrated by
The difference is bestillustrated bya case example.
- As an example
It is given onlyas an examplewhich is easy to state.
Transition Words of Cause and Effect
List of cause and effect transition words.
- Consequently
- Therefore
- So
- Because
- Thus
- Hence
- Due to
- As a result
Cause and effect transition words with examples.
- Therefore
He has broken his leg andthereforehe can’t walk.
- So
Places are strictly limited,soyou should apply as soon as possible.
- Because
Because friendships enhance our lives, it is important to cultivate them.
- Thus
He didn’t work hard.Thushe was fired.
- Hence
Cocaine production requires large amounts of water,hencefactories are nearly always built by streams.
- Due to
The country economic problems are largely due tothe weakness of the recovery.
- As a result
As a result, he went bankrupt soon.
- Consequently
My car broke down andconsequentlyI was late.
Transition Words of Comparison
List of comparison transition words.
- Similarly
- Likewise
- In like fashion
- In like manner
- Analogous to
- As …as
- As if
- Equally
- Similarly
- Like
- In the same way
Comparison transition words with examples
- As …as
He is as tall as his brother.
- As if
Since his cancer was diagnosed, he feelsas ifhe’s living on borrowed time.
- Equally
False humility and its obverse, arrogance, areequallyunpleasant.
- Similarly
Similarly, Fire Support Company had to set up their display of mortars, anti-tank missiles and Scimitar tracked recce vehicles.
- Like
Benefits pleaselikeflowers, while they are fresh
- In the same way
We like themin the same waythat we like pretty curtain material.
- Comparable
Its brain is closelycomparableto the brain of a chimpanzee.
- In like manner
Andin like mannerbuyers will fence, and pretend to be less eager than they really are.
Transition Words of Contrast
List of contrast transition words
- On the contrary
- Contrarily
- Notwithstanding
- But
- However
- Nevertheless
- In spite of
- In contrast
- Yet
- On the one hand
- On the other hand
- Rather
- Or
- Nor
- Conversely
- At the same time
- While this may be true
Contrast transition words with examples
- But
Weak men wait for opportunity,butthe strong men make it.
- However
The ant is the most industrious animal;however, it is the most taciturn one.
- On the other hand
I want to go to the party, on the other hand, I ought to be studying.
- Otherwise
Shut the window,otherwise,it’ll get too cold in here.
- Unlike
Dan’s actually quite nice,unlikehis father.
- Conversely
In real life, nobody was all bad, nor,conversely, all good.
- At the same time
I was afraid of her, butat the same time,I really liked her.
- In spite of
In spite ofmy efforts, the boy remained passive.
Transition Words of Emphasis
List of transition words of emphasis
- Above all
- Indeed
- Truly
- Of course
- Certainly
- Surely
- In fact
- Really
- In truth
- Again
- Besides
- Also
- Furthermore
- In addition
Transition words of emphasis with examples
- Especially
Divorce is very painful,especiallywhen children are concerned.
- Also
The studyalsodemonstrated a direct link between obesity and mortality.
- In particular
The military, in particular,were subjected to intense political indoctrination.
- Furthermore
He is old and unpopular.Furthermore, he has at best only two years of political life ahead of him.
- In addition
The company provides cheap Internet access.In addition, it makes shareware freely available.
- Indeed
This wasindeedthe most memorable day of my life.
- Of course
In any of these discussions,of course, honesty is of the essence.
- Certainly
Therecertainlywasn’t any malice in her comments.
Transition Words of Order
List of transition words of order
- First/ firstly
- Second/ secondly
- Third/ thirdly
- Finally
- At thattime
- Previously
- Before
List of transition words of order with examples
- First/ firstly
Firstly, they must make certain that their pension needs are adequately catered for.
- Second/ secondly
Firstly, it’s expensive, andsecondly, it’s too slow.
- Third/ thirdly
Thirdly, they tend to see human behaviour as shaped by the system.
- Finally
I kept at it andfinallyfinished at 3 o’clock in the morning
- At thattime
At that time, it was completely unheard-of for girls to go to university.
- Previously
A number of trades,previously thought of as lowly ones, began to receive more attention.
- Before
He snatched the photos out of my handbeforeI had a chance to look at them.
Transition Words of Summary/ Conclusion
List of transition words of conclusion
- In conclusion
- To summarise
- Altogether
- In short
- To sum up
- Briefly
- To conclude
- Therefore
- Finally
- Consequently
- Thus
- In short
- In conclusion
- In brief
- As a result
- Accordingly
Transition words of conclusion with examples
- In conclusion
In conclusion, walking is a cheap, safe, enjoyable, and readily available form of exercise.
- To summarise
To summarise, this is a clever approach to a common problem.
- Altogether
Altogether, our achievements are very great.
- In short
Try tennis, badminton or windsurfing.In short, anything challenging.
- To sum up
Well,to sum up, what is the message that you are trying to get across?
- In summary
In summary, all government departments are administered rather differently.
- Briefly
Briefly, the hunter and his quarry glared at each other.
- To conclude
To conclude, I’d like to express my thanks to my family.
Transition Words of Time & Sequence
List of transition words of time & sequence
- Later
- After
- Before
- Then
- Soon
- Finally
- First, second…
List of transition words of time & sequence with examples
- Later
Later, it transpired she had failed the examination.
- After
It is not enough to help the feeble up but to support him after.
- Before
Beforeyou give up, think of the reason why you held on so long.
- Then
If you doubt yourself,thenindeed you stand on shaky11 ground.
- Soon
Always taking out the meal-tub, and never putting in,sooncomes to the bottom.
- Finally
Finally,he returned to the official line from which he had swerved.
- First, second…
First,catch your hare then cook him.
Transition Words of Direction & Place
List of transition words of direction & place
- Here
- Over there
- Beyond
- Under
- To the left
- In the distance
- Opposite
List of transition words of direction & place with examples
- Hereis a summary of the news/a news summary.
- Are they friends of yours,over there?
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