Linking Words: Improve Writing with a List of Transition Words

1. Addition:

• Additionally, Moreover, Furthermore, In addition, Also, Besides
  • Example: She loves to travel. Additionally, she enjoys trying new cuisines.

2. Contrast:

• However, Nevertheless, On the other hand, Nonetheless, In contrast, But
  • Example: He is intelligent; however, he lacks practical experience.

3. Comparison:

• Similarly, Likewise, In the same way, Compared to, Just as
  • Example: The company’s revenue increased. Similarly, its profits also saw a rise.

4. Result/Effect:

• Therefore, Thus, Consequently, As a result, Hence
  • Example: The experiment was successful. Consequently, the team celebrated their achievement.

5. Time Sequence:

• Firstly, Secondly, Next, Eventually, Finally, Meanwhile
  • Example: Firstly, gather all the necessary materials. Secondly, follow the instructions carefully.

6. Emphasis:

• Indeed, In fact, Especially, Particularly, Above all
  • Example: She is an excellent researcher. Indeed, her work has received numerous accolades.

7. Summary/Conclusion:

• In conclusion, To sum up, Overall, In summary
  • Example: In conclusion, the project was completed on time and within the budget.

8. Purpose/Intention:

• In order to, So that, To, For the purpose of
  • Example: She studied hard in order to pass the exam with flying colors.

9. Illustration/Example:

• For example, For instance, Such as, Namely, In particular
  • Example: There are many renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power.

10. Condition:

• If, Unless, Provided that, In case, On the condition that
  • Example: You can go out to play if you finish your homework.