You might see these words used in the following sentences:

• The threatening strike did not take place after all.
• Sometimes she is grouchy, but all in all, she is an excellent teacher.
• I think the party was great, all things considered – I mean we didn’t have much time to prepare and no help, but it still went well.
• Altogether, our achievements are very great.
• By and large, these people are peace-loving, law-abiding citizens.
• Definitely, she has got something to hold over old rival Adam.
• Finally, he returned to the official line from which he had swerved.
• For the most part, he left the books to his managers and accountants.
• In a word, I can’t go out as I have many things to do.
• In any event, the bowling alley restaurant proved quite acceptable.
• We should, in brief, invest heavily in digital systems.
• Briefly, she ran through details of the morning’s events.
• In conclusion, walking is a cheap, safe, enjoyable and readily available form of exercise.
• In either case, the term lacks the generative force to stimulate investigation and to produce verifiable hypotheses.
• In essence, you are rewarding the behaviour, so he is even more likely to repeat it.
• In short, the style concerns not what a writer says but how he says.
• In summary, there are well established, simple procedures for giving judgments credibility.
• In the end, they had to amputate his foot to free him from the wrecked car.
• In the final analysis, humour is a matter of individual interpretation.
• In the long run, it does not work; if it did, the parents would not be asking for advice.
• On balance, the book is a friendly, down-to-earth introduction to physics.
• On the whole, I thought the film was pretty good.
• Ordinarily, we send a reminder about a month before payment is required.
• Overall, the tone of the book is satirical/the book is satirical in tone.
• We do not own the building. Thus, it would be impossible for us to make any major changes to it.
• To conclude, Safrotin made in China is high efficiency and low toxicity acaricide.
• To sum up, damp walls are not disastrous structurally, but the cause must be ascertained and the condition rectified.
• To summarize, the organic compounds found in cells are built up and broken down by enzymes.
• Ultimately, you’ll have to make the decision yourself.

Addition Transition Words

• Additionally
• In addition
• As well as
• And
• Too
• Furthermore
• Also
• In addition to
• Not only – but also
• Or
• Next
• Nor
• Further
• Again
• As well
• Then
• Moreover
• Besides
• Specifically
• To illustrate
• For example
• To demonstrate
• Such as
• For instance
• As revealed by
• By the same token
• Uniquely
• Like
• Likewise
• Along with
• More
• What’s more
• Except for

You might see these words being used in sentences such as the following:

• A new contract is in place. Additionally, staff will be offered a bonus scheme.
• The company provides cheap Internet access. In addition, it makes shareware freely available.
• The tragedy of the world is that those who are imaginative have but slight experience. And, those who are experienced have feeble imaginations.
• We heard them coming and coming on the jump, too.
• He is old and unpopular. Furthermore, he has at best only two years of political life ahead of him.
• In addition to the photos, nothing is taken away; In addition to the footprints, nothing left.
• Not only are mothers not paid but also most of their boring or difficult work is unnoticed.
• No man can be brave who considers pain the greatest evil of life; or temperate, who regards pleasure as the highest good.
• Can someone remind me what I should do next?
• I am not how free and easy, nor is it how sad, I’m just used to silence.
• There are always new projects which seem to put the reunion back further.
• It’s easy to fall into a trap, but hard to get out again.
• There’s something else I’d like to talk about as well.
• Since you left crushing the dream with, then I choose in perishing in addition.
• The whole report is badly written. Moreover, it’s inaccurate.
• I need the money. And besides, when I agree to do something, I do it.
• Specifically, she develops two areas, feminist theory and liberation theology, as potential candidates to regenerate the social group work movement.
• To illustrate, consider discount security with 246 days to maturity with a discount rate of 9.43 per cent.
•  Car prices can vary a lot. For example, in Belgium, the VW Golf costs $1000 less than in Britain.
• The emergency building is transported in individual modules, such as bedrooms and a kitchen, which are put together on site.
• You cannot rely on her; for instance, she arrived an hour late for an important meeting yesterday.
• By the same token, they say that the devil is actively at work as a supernatural force.
• The UK, uniquely, has not had to face the problem of mass unemployment.
• Errors, like straws, upon the surface flow; he who would search for pearls must dive below.
• The clams were delicious. Likewise, the eggplant was excellent.
• Along with the time flies we grew up gradually, become increasingly miss myself benighted.
• The decorations were absolutely beautiful and what’s more, the children had made them themselves.
•  Except for what he spent on haircuts, books and daily necessities he never wasted a penny.

Emphasis Transition Words

• Even
• Indeed
• In fact
• Of course
• Truly
• Notably
• Including
• To be sure
• Namely
• Chiefly
• Truly
• Indeed
• Certainly
• Surely
• Markedly
• Especially
• Explicitly
• Specifically
• Expressly
• Surprisingly
• Frequently
• Significantly
• Particularly

You might see these words being used in sentences such as the following:

• Even in a highly-skilled workforce, some people will be more capable and thus better paid than others.
• Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in Western Europe this century.
• He’s not at all exciting, in fact, he’s really rather commonplace.
• Of course, I don’t mind taking you home – I’m going that way anyway.
• Truly, I could not have done this without you.
• I care about you all, including the man you love.
• He is intelligent, to be sure, but he’s also very lazy.
• The railroad connects two cities, namely, New York and Chicago.
• Chiefly, I ask you to remember to write to your elderly mother.
• Truly, I could not have done this without you.
• Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in Western Europe this century.
• Certainly, the early learning years are crucial to a child’s educational development.
• Surely, you don’t expect me to take your potty suggestions seriously?
• The car is quite small, especially if you have children.
• In a recent speech he also explicitly linked the heatwave to climate change.
• Specifically, the department wanted answers to the following questions.
• Republication or redistribution of Reuters content, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Reuters.
• Surprisingly, he made this important policy speech without prior clearance from his superiors.
• Frequently, men who check answer have not actually had the experience of being repeatedly rejected by women.
• Significantly, the company recently opened a huge store in Atlanta.
• He was an artist, not particularly tidy, too dreamy to match her ways.

Order Transition Words

• First
• Second
• Third
• Next
• Then
• Finally
• Lastly
• Moreover
• In addition

You might see these words being used in sentences such as the following:

• First, I’ll explain the rules of the game.
• Second, wish you will love English and make progress every day!
• Third, they accused the West of dumping out-of-date medicines on Third World countries.
• Next, We have overspent. We’ll have to let up our expenditures.
• Since you left crushing the dream with, then I choose in perishing in addition.
• Finally, he returned to the official line from which he had swerved.
• Lastly, I would like to thank my parents for all their support.
• They knew the painting was a forgery. Moreover, they knew who had painted it.
• In addition, there are six other applicants.

Contrast Transition Words

• Although
• Instead
• Whereas
• Despite
• Conversely
• Otherwise
• However
• Nevertheless
• Nonetheless
• Regardless of
• Notwithstanding
• In contrast
• Different from
• Of course …
• But
• On the other hand
• On the contrary
• At the same time
• In spite of
• Even so / though
• Be that as it may
• Then again
• Above all
• In reality
• After all
• Unlike
• While
• Albeit
• Besides
• As much as
• Even though
• Yet
• On the one hand
• In comparison
• Nor
• Though
• By contrast
• Alternatively
• Despite this
• Because of
• In contrast to
• Even so
• Moreover
• As well as
• Together with
• Of course
• Likewise
• Correspondingly
• Similarly
• Furthermore
• Additionally

You might see these words being used in sentences such as the following:

• Although I poured it carefully, I still managed to spill some.
• Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead.
• He must be about sixty, whereas his wife looks about thirty.
• Despite a bright start, Liverpool lost the match.
• Conversely, if a person expects that meeting deadlines will not earn praise, he or she may not be as motivated.
• Turn off the gas when the milk boils. Otherwise, it will be spilt.
• This is a cheap and simple process. However, there are dangers.
• She was very tired, nevertheless, she kept on working.
• There was still a long way to go. Nonetheless, some progress had been made.
• The health centre serves all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.
• Notwithstanding some members’ objections, I think we must go ahead with the plan.
• In contrast, the lives of girls in well-to-do families were often very sheltered.
• Of course, I don’t mind taking you home – I’m going that way anyway.
• One cannot always be a hero, but one can always be a man.
• On the other hand, no new direction was immediately apparent.
• You think you are clever; on the contrary, I assure that you are very foolish.
• In spite of my efforts, the boy remained passive.
• Above all, fishing requires great patience.
• Though she looked calm, in reality, she was churned up inside.
• Every man should marry. After all, happiness is not the only thing in life.
• Unlike other trees, it doesn’t taper very much. It stays fat all the way up.
• Other men live to eat, while I eat to live.
• I don’t want to come out now, and besides, I must work.
• She never took a taxi, even though she could afford to.
• On the one hand, a message of change was needed in order to win new voters.
• He was a loud friendly man. In comparison, his brother was rather shy.
• Though she’s almost 40, she still plans to compete.
• By contrast, the comparable figure for the Netherlands is 16 per cent.
• Alternatively, manufacturers have recently produced a colour changer.
• Because of the fire, hundreds of houses went up in smoke.
• The skin lesions, in contrast to those of secondary syphilis, are asymmetrical.
• There are a lot of spelling mistakes; even so, it’s quite a good essay.
• The whole report is badly written. Moreover, it’s inaccurate.
• Of course, I don’t mind taking you home – I’m going that way anyway.
• The clams were delicious. Likewise, the eggplant was excellent.
• Correspondingly, the police have become gradually more independent of local capitalist interests.
• Similarly, an event like the landing of astronauts on the moon either has taken place or it hasn’t.
• He is old and unpopular. Furthermore, he has at best only two years of political life ahead of him.
• A new contract is in place. Additionally, staff will be offered a bonus scheme.

Cause & Effect Transition Words

• In the event that
• Granted (that)
• As / so long as
• On (the) condition (that)
• For the purpose of
• With this intention
• With this in mind
• In the hope that
• To the end that
• For fear that
• In order to
• Seeing/being that
• In view of
• If… then
• Unless
• When
• Whenever
• While
• Because of
• As
• Since
• While
• In case
• Provided that
• Given that
• Only / even if
• So that
• So as to
• Owing to
• Inasmuch as
• Due to

You might see these words being used in sentences such as the following:

• In the event that, he has not been told, I will tell him.
• Granted that the firm has not broken the law, is the law what it should be?
• There is always a solution, so long as you are prepared to use your ingenuity.
• You can go out on condition that you wear an overcoat.
• For the purpose of all art is to mediate between the invisible spirit world and the visible body of nature.
• With this intention firmly planted in her mind, she headed for the back stairs leading down into the kitchens.
• With this in mind, what methods should, in fact, be familiar to you?
• She stayed in the hope that he’d tire of his bit on the side.
• To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent.
• We spoke in whispers for fear that we might wake the baby.
• We should plant more and more trees in order to live better and more healthy in the future.
• Seeing that he could not carry out his plan, he flung up his cards.
• Voluntary work was particularly important in view of the fact that women were often forced to give up paid work on the marriage.
• Liberty is the only thing you cannot have unless you give it to others.
• I shook with terror whenever I was about to fly in an aeroplane.
• He dies like a beast who has done no good while he lived.
• He couldn’t take that job at the zoo because of his epilepsy.
• A man is not a horse since he was born in a stable.
• The tortoise wins the race while the hare is sleeping.
• Dad brought a notebook along to the beach, in case he was seized by sudden inspiration.
• He’s welcome to come along, provided that he behaves himself.
• Given that they’re inexperienced, they’ve done a good job.
• Even if you did see someone, you can’t be sure it was him.
• We must sink a borehole so that people will have water.
• Please address your letters properly so as to reduce delays.
• The project was running late owing to unforeseen circumstances.
• His duty is to assist the aggrieved person inasmuch as he is able.
• The flight has been cancelled due to mechanical failure.

Illustration Transition Words

• Such as
• In this case
• For one thing
• For instance
• For example
• In the case of
• Illustrated by
• As an example
• To illustrate
• To demonstrate

You might see these words being used in sentences such as the following:

• Some strong alcoholic drinks such as whisky are made by distilling.
• What you are saying may be true, but in this case, it is completely beside the question.
• For one thing, I’ve no money; and for another, I’m too busy.
• There are a number of improvements; for instance, both mouse buttons can now be used.
• Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children.
• In the case of automobiles, you have a choice of valuation methods, and choosing the wrong one can be costly.
• This type of analysis is best illustrated by the following specific example.
• As an example of unconscious wealth, Ely cited an obedient, diligent, and faithful son.
• To illustrate my point I have done a comparative analysis.
• Thousands have braved icy rain to demonstrate their support.

Comparison Transition Words

• As …as
• As if
• Equally
• Similarly
• Like
• In the same way
• In like manner

You might see these words being used in sentences such as the following:

• Be always as merry as ever you can, for no-one delights in a sorrowful man.
• The house seemed muted, hushed as if it had been deserted.
• Justice mandates that we should treat all candidates equally.
• Similarly, lawyers parcel out work based on who does that best.
• We like them in the same way that we like pretty curtain material.
• Henceforth will I recognize that each day I am tested by life in like manner.

Time Transition Words

• Following
• Previously
• At this time
• Subsequently
• Before
• Above all
• Last but not least
• After
• Later
• Last
• Until
• Till
• Since
• Then
• Before
• Hence
• When
• Once
• About
• Next
• Now
• Formerly
• Suddenly
• Shortly
• Immediately
• Quickly
• Finally

You might see these words being used in sentences such as the following:

• He was sick in the evening, but the following day he was better.
• The device had been used operationally some months previously.
• At this time of sorrow, deep sympathy goes to you and yours.
• Subsequently, new guidelines were issued to all employees.
• Count not your chickens before they are hatched. 
• Above all, remember that there is no such thing as a safe bet.
• Last but not least, I would like to thank my wife for her support.
• Pride goes before, and shame follows after.
• Shush! Here he comes. I’ll talk to you later.
• The last drop makes the cup run over. 
• The education of a man never completed until he dies.
• Don’t cast out the foul water till you bring in the clean.
• It’s a long time since she ate out last time.
• Since you left crushing the dream with, then I choose in perishing in addition.
• Count not your chickens before they are hatched.
• Peter’s leaving at the end of this week – hence his anxiety to get his work finished.
• When I lent I had a friend; when I asked he was unkind.
• He that is one born once must die.
• I’m trying not to be sentimental about the past.
• He was considering what to do next.
• The worse luck now, the better another time.
• Formerly, most of our household utensils were made of brass.
• Suddenly, the man brought a gun out and threatened the driver with it.
• The Senate is expected to pass the bill shortly.
• He lay down and was asleep immediately.
• That stretch of forest was stumped quickly.
• She begged and pleaded with them until they finally agreed.

Place Transition Words

• In the middle
• To the left/right
• In front of
• On this side
• In the distance
• Here and there
• In the foreground
• In the background
• In the centre of
• Adjacent to
• Opposite to
• Here
• There
• Next
• Where
• From
• Over
• Near
• Above
• Below
• Down
• Up
• Under
• Further
• Nearby
• Around
• Between
• Before
• Alongside
• Amid
• Among
• Beneath
• Beside
• Behind
• Across

You might see these words being used in sentences such as the following:

• I feel lonelier in the middle of London than I do on my boat in the middle of nowhere.
• To the left of the library is the bank.
• She was lost in contemplation of the scene in front of her.
• The book excited very little comment on this side of the Atlantic.
• We could just see the train approaching in the distance.
• A text is often changed here and there when it is copied.
• In the foreground of the painting are a horse and cart.
• In the background, in soft focus, we see his smiling wife.
• There was a large table in the centre of the room.
• There is a row of houses immediately adjacent to the factory.
• Opposite to David’s desk stood a smaller one occupied by the articled clerk.
• I’ll certainly carry on living here for the foreseeable future.
• Home is the place where, when you have to go there, it has to take you in.
• She could see inquisitive faces looking out from the windows next door.
• Where the sun enters, the doctor does not.
• She flew from New York to London.
• Let us cross over the river and sit in the shade of the trees. 
• The roads intersect near the bridge.
•  They finished the year six places above their local rivals.
• Water was dripping onto the floor below.
• The world is a ladder for some to go up and others to go down.
• The floor felt uneven under his feet.
• Two miles further on we came to a small town.
• The explosion shattered nearby windows and wrecked two cars.
• Wherever we are going, as long as we are together.
• He told the children to start moving clockwise around the room.
• He spent that year commuting between New York and Chicago.
• Don’t put the cart before the horse. 
• New pedestrian pathways are being built alongside the road.
• The house stood amid maple trees.
• Peer pressure is strong among young people.
• A cat was beneath the table.
• Two lemons stand beside the entrance.
• The plane disappeared behind a cloud.
• She danced and twirled across the room.

Result Transition Words

• So that
• With the result that
• Thus
• Consequently
• Hence
• Accordingly
• For this reason
• Therefore
• So
• Because
• Since
• Due to
• As a result
• In other words

You might see these words being used in sentences such as the following:

• He left the phone off the hook so that he wouldn’t be disturbed.
• Parking restrictions were lifted, with the result that the road is permanently blocked by cars.
• He sold his farm and thus he had enough money for his journey.
• Consequently, this view is frequently referred to as mathematical Platonism.
• The trade imbalance is likely to rise again in 1990. Hence a new set of policy actions will be required soon.
• We have a different background, a different history. Accordingly, we have the right to different futures.
• I am ashamed of it myself, and for this reason, I stoop to beg your pardon.
• God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers.
• As the touchstone tries gold, so gold tries man. 
• I succeeded because I willed it; I never hesitated.
• He oughta be a gentleman since his name is William. 
• The country economic problems are largely due to the weakness of the recovery.
• As a result, services have been drastically reduced.
• In other words, our enriched material is more than half dross.

Concession Transition Words

• Admittedly
• Although
• At any rate
• But even so
• Despite (the fact that)
• Despite this
• Even so
• Even though
• Regardless of
• While it may be true

You might see these words being used in sentences such as the following:

• Admittedly, it is rather expensive but you don’t need to use much.
• Although my car is very old, it still runs very well.
• They’ve had technical problems – at any rate that’s what they told me.
• I had a terrible headache, but even so, I went to the concert.
• She’s taking her children on holiday, despite the fact that school starts tomorrow.
• Despite this, she was a bright child and did well at school.
• The new method is not perfect; even so, it’s much better than the old one.
• He had no plans to retire even though he is now very comfortably off.
• The health centre serves all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.

Condition Transitional Words

• If
• In that case
• In case
• Unless

You might see these words being used in sentences such as the following:

• If you don’t learn to think when you are young, you may never learn.
• In that case, the golden yolks of our boiled eggs were truly golden and so are we now.
• Don’t play by the river in case you fall in and drown!
• You won’t get paid for time off unless you have a doctor’s note.

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