Transitions & Lead-ins
If you want to: Then use one of these words:
Illustrate Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other
words, in particular, specifically, such as.
Contrast On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however,
nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the
other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while
this may be true.
Add And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too,
also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc.,
again, further, last, finally, not only-but also, as well as, in the
second place, next, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result,
consequently, in the same way, for example, for instance,
however, thus, therefore, otherwise.
Show time After, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length,
first, second, etc., at first, formerly, rarely, usually, another,
finally, soon, meanwhile, at the same time, for a minute, hour,
day, etc., during the morning, day, week, etc., most important,
later, ordinarily, to begin with, afterwards, generally, in order to,
subsequently, previously, in the meantime, immediately,
eventually, concurrently, simultaneously.
Show space At the left, at the right, in the center, on the side, along the edge,
on top, below, beneath, under, around, above, over, straight
ahead, at the top, at the bottom, surrounding, opposite, at the
rear, at the front, in front of, beside, behind, next to, nearby, in
the distance, beyond, in the forefront, in the foreground, within
sight, out of sight, across, under, nearer, adjacent, in the
background.
Concede Although, at any rate, at least, still, thought, even though,
granted that, while it may be true, in spite of, of course.
Compare Similarly, likewise, in like fashion, in like manner, analogous to.
Emphasize Above all, indeed, truly, of course, certainly, surely, in fact,
really, in truth, again, besides, also, furthermore, in addition.
