Transition words for essays

ADDITION
Moreover, furthermore, in addition, by the way, in the first place, in the
second place, lastly, finally

CONTRAST
In contrast, on the other hand, on the contrary, nevertheless, in spite of this

CAUSE, RESULT, PURPOSE

Therefore, consequently, after all, with this in mind, by this I mean, in this
way

CONCLUSION
Therefore, hence, in final analysis, in final consideration, indeed, As a result

TIME
Meanwhile, in the meantime, at the same time, today, nowadays, to begin
with, finally, initially

REASON
The first/second/third reason, the first/second/third effect, one cause/another
cause, one reason, one effect, another reason, another effect, the main
reason, the most important reason, the most important effect, the final/last
reason, the final/last effect

DEFINITION PARAGRAPH
One meaning, for example, for instance, another example, another meaning,
a final example

COMPARING
Both, also, too, have in common, share the same, another likeliness, another
similarity

CONTRASTING
By contrast, on the other hand, unlike, instead of, but, another difference, the
most important difference
• Rather than
• Nonetheless
• In addition to
• Also
furthermore
additionally
and
besides that
in the same way
following this further
pursuing this further
It is easy to see that
obviously
undoubtedly
unquestionably
generally speaking
in general