Examples+of+Transitions

(Adapted from University of Richmond’s Writing Center)
 * Examples of Transitions: **

// Illustration // Thus, for example, for instance, to illustrate, in other words, in particular, specifically, such as.

// Contrast // On the contrary, contrarily, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, conversely, at the same time, while this may be true.

// Addition // And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, equally important, further, as well as, likewise, similarly, in fact, as a result, consequently, for example, for instance, however, thus, therefore.

// Concession // Although, at any rate, at least, still, though, even though, granted that, while it may be true, in spite of, of course.

// Similarity or Comparison // Similarly, likewise

// Emphasis // Above all, indeed, truly, of course, certainly, in fact, again, besides, also, furthermore, in addition.

// Details // Specifically, especially, in particular, to explain, to list, to enumerate, in detail, namely, including.

// Examples // For example, for instance, to illustrate, thus, in other words, in particular.

// Consequence or Result // So that, with the result that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this reason, therefore, so, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words, then.

// Summary // Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in conclusion, as a result, accordingly.

// Suggestion // For this purpose, to this end, with this in mind, with this purpose in mind, therefore.