TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSIONS

To add or show sequence

again equally important in addition second
also finally in the first place still
and first last too
and then further moreover
besides furthermore next

To compare
also in the same way likewise similarly

To contrast
although even so in spite of regardless
and yet even though nevertheless still
but for all that notwithstanding though
but at the same time however on the contrary yet
despite in contrast on the other hand

To give examples or to intensify

after all for instance it is true to illustrate
an illustration of indeed of course truly
even in fact specifically
for example in particular that is

To indicate place
above elsewhere near, nearby there
adjacent to farther on on the other side to the east
below here opposite to to the left

To indicate time
after a while before later so far
afterward earlier meanwhile soon
as long as formerly now subsequently
as soon as immediately presently then
at last in the meantime shortly thereafter
at length in the past simultaneously until
at that time lately since when

To repeat, summarize, or conclude

all in all in conclusion in simpler terms therefore
altogether in other words in summary to put it differently
as has been said in particular on the whole to summarize
in brief in short that is ultimately

To show cause or effect

accordingly for this purpose then to this end
as a result hence therefore with this object
because otherwise thereupon
consequently since thus