Transitional Words and Phrases

1. Adding a point or piece of information
and, also, in addition, moreover, furthermore, first/second/third/finally

2. Making an exception or contrasting point
but, however, nevertheless, on the otherhand, yet still, on the contrary, in spite of

3. Giving a general example
some, sometimes, certain, on certain occasions, often many times, in some cases, in a few instances, other, in other instances

4. Giving specific examples or illustrations
for example, for instance, as an illustration, in particular, to illustrate, such as

5. Clarifying a point
in other words, that is, in effect, put simply, briefly stated

6. Conceding a point to the opposing side
granted that, it may be true that, even though, although

7. Indicating place, time or importance
Place: above, beside, beyond, to the right/left, below, around

Time: Formerly, earlier, in the past, before, at present, now, today, these days, tomorrow, in the future, next, later on, later

Importance: foremost, most important, more importantly, especially, of less importance, of least importance, primary, secondary, secondarily

8. Indicating the stages in an argument or process
initially, at the outset, to begin with, first, first of all, up to now, so far, second, thus far, next, after, finally, last of all

9. Giving a result
as a result, consequently, accordingly, as a consequence, therefore, thus, then, for that reason

10. Summing up or restating the central point
in sum, to sum up, in summary, to summarize, to conclude, in brief, as you can see, in short