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33 Transition Words and Phrases

Transitional terms give writers the opportunity to prepare readers for a new idea, connecting the previous sentence to the next one.

Many transitional words are nearly synonymous: words that broadly indicate that “this follows logically from the preceding” include accordingly, therefore, and consequently.

Words that mean “in addition to” include moreover, besides, and further. Words that mean “contrary to what was just stated” include however, nevertheless, and nonetheless.

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as a result : THEREFORE : CONSEQUENTLY
The executive’s flight was delayed and they accordingly arrived late.
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in or by way of addition : FURTHERMORE
The mountain has many marked hiking trails; additionally, there are several unmarked trails that lead to the summit.
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at a later or succeeding time : SUBSEQUENTLY, THEREAFTER
Afterward, she got a promotion.
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even though : ALTHOUGH
She appeared as a guest star on the show, albeit briefly.
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