Transition Words in Writing

in common

Mammals have a few characteristics ___ __________ such as having hair, warm blooded, and are vertebrates.

Prove

because, for, since, for the same reason, obviously, evidently, furthermore, moreover, besides, indeed, in fact, in addition, in any case, that is

undoubtedly

certainly

in the same way

compare, in common (to compare)

further

to a greater degree or extent, additionally

to illustrate

to show the meaning of something more clearly, especially by giving examples

Therefore

used to show a conclusion is coming

generally

usually, commonly

especially

more than usually; very, extremely

In essence

most importantly...

adjacent to

nearby, next to, close to (position)

Nevertheless

never mind anything else...

On the one hand

for one example

In addition

giving more information

notwithstanding

(literally, "not standing against") in spite of; despite

Add

Furthermore, moreover, further, more, Not only ___, but also ___. and, again, and then, besides, equally important, finally, further, furthermore, nor, too, next, lastly, what's more, moreover, in addition, first (second, etc.)

however

Giant pandas are mostly vegetarians. _________, they do occasionally consume rats or small animals.

Simultaneously

at the exact same time

Meanwhile

at the same time

simultaneously

at the same time (time)

Thus

as a result of what I said...

Accordingly

because of the reason that is given; it fits...along the same lines

As a result

because of this...

in addition

plus, as well, furthermore

In other words

put another way

In spite of

regardless of

subsequently

happening after something else (time)

In conclusion

to sum it all up

Elaboration

Actually, by extension, in other words, to put it another way, likewise, similarly

Example

After all, as an illustration, for example, for instance, specifically

Addition

Also, and, besides, furthermore, indeed, in fact, moreover

Contrast

Although, but, conversely, even though, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, regardless

therefore

Bamboo does not provide a lot of energy for giant pandas. _________they move rather slowly.

moreover

Besides; in addition to what was just stated

In addition

One reason polar bears and panda bears are different is because they live in different habitats. ____ ________, they live in different areas of the world.

to summarize

Paraphrase, to say again in your own words.

similar to

Polar bears are _______ ___ giant pandas in that they both have white fur as well as having excellent hearing

For instance

Polar bears have an acute sense of smell. ____ _________, they can detect their prey about 1 km (0.6 mi.) away.

In particular

Specifically

the effect

The earth's temperature is rising. _____ ________ on polar bears is rather negative as they are losing some of their habitat.

because

The majority of people believe the earth's temperature is increasing _________of human behavior.

significantly

The numbers of polar bears ______________decreased for a period of time due to too many people hunting them.

except

The polar bear population is a concern in most countries ________ parts of Canada.

consequently

There is less and less ice for polar bears. ___________, they are moving farther north to find ice.

emphasize

To give special attention to something.

Conclusion

as a result, consequently, hence, in short, therefore, thus, to sum up, to summarize

In contrast

as an opposite

On the contrary

as an opposite...

Above all

above and beyond all other consideration

cause and effect

accordingly, as a result, consequently, hence, since, so, then, therefore, thus

in fact

actually, as a matter of fact

concession

admittedly, although it is true, granted, naturally, of course, to be sure

granted

although it is true

Consequently

as a consequence of what happened

Emphasize

definitely, extremely, obviously, in fact, indeed, in any case, absolutely, positively, naturally, surprisingly, always, forever, perennially, eternally, never, emphatically, unquestionably, without a doubt, certainly, undeniably, without reservation

nonetheless

despite what has just been said. The more usual word is nevertheless.

Although

even though

Sequence

first, second, third, and so forth. A, B, C, and so forth. next, then, following this, at this time, now, at this point, after, afterward, subsequently, finally, consequently, previously, before this, simultaneously, concurrently, thus, therefore, hence, next, and then, soon

Example

for example, for instance, in this case, in another case, on this occasion, in this situation, take the case of, to demonstrate, to illustrate, as an illustration, to illustrate

Time

immediately, thereafter, soon, after a few hours, finally, then, later, previously, formerly, first (second, etc.), next, and then

specifically

in a detailed and exact way (to show)

Furthermore

in addition; giving more information

Moreover

in addition; giving more information

furthermore

in addition; giving more information

Repeat

in brief, as said, as noted,again, to reiterate, to clarify, in other words

Conclude

in brief, on the whole, summing up, to conclude, in conclusion, as I have shown, as I have said, hence, therefore, accordingly, thus, as a result, consequently

Likewise

in like or similar manner

Instead

in place of, or as an alternative to

regardless

in spite of; no matter about all the rest

In fact

in truth

in contrast

looking at the differences, conversely

Besides

making an additional point; anyway

However

on the other hand...shows some "opposite" info is coming

Ideally

perfectly; in a perfect situation

Compare

whereas, but, yet, on the other hand, however, nevertheless, on the contrary, by comparison, where, compared to, up against, balanced against, vis a vis, but, although, conversely, meanwhile, after all, in contrast, although this may be true

Exception

yet, still, however, nevertheless, in spite of, despite, of course, once in a while, sometimes