9A: Transition Words

For continuing a common line of reasoning:

consequently

clearly, then

furthermore

additionally

and

in addition

moreover

because

besides that

in the same way

following this further

also

pursuing this further

in the light of the... it is easy to see that

To change the line of reasoning (contrast):

however

on the other hand

but

yet

nevertheless

on the contrary

For opening a paragraph initially or for general use:

admittedly

assuredly

certainly

granted

no doubt

nobody denies

obviously

of course

to be sure

true

undoubtedly

unquestionably

generally speaking

in general

at this level

in this situation

For the final points of a paragraph or essay:

finally

lastly

Transitional chains, to use in separating sections of a paragraph which is arranged chronologically:

first... second... third...

generally... furthermore... finally

in the first place... also... lastly

in the first place... pursuing this further... finally

to be sure... additionally... lastly

in the first place... just in the same way... finally

basically... similarly... as well

To signal conclusion:

therefore

this

hence

in final analysis

in conclusion

in final consideration

indeed

To restate a point within a paragraph in another way or in a more exacting way:

in other words

point in fact

specifically

Sequence or time

after

afterwards

as soon as

at first

at last

before

before long

finally

first... second... third

in the first place

in the meantime

later

meanwhile

next

soon

then