Linking words and phrases

Although some of these words have already been mentioned as sentence connectors, they can also be used to
develop coherence within a paragraph, that is linking one idea / argument to another. Print off this page to keep
as a reference of useful linking words and phrases.

Sequence Result Emphasis

First / firstly, second / So Undoubtedly
secondly, third / thirdly etc As a result Indeed
Next, last, finally As a consequence Obviously
In addition, moreover (of) Generally
Further / furthermore Therefore Admittedly
Another Thus In fact
Also Consequently Particularly / in
In conclusion Hence particular
To summarise Due to Especially
Clearly
Importantly
Addition Reason Example
And For For example
In addition / additionally Because For instance
/ an additional Since That is (ie)
Furthermore As Such as
Also Because of Including
Too Namely
As well as
Contrast Comparison
However Similarly
Nevertheless Likewise
Nonetheless Also
Still Like
Although / even though Just as
Though Just like
But Similar to
Yet Same as
Despite / in spite of Compare
In contrast (to) / in compare(d) to /
comparison with
While Not only...but also
Whereas
On the other hand
On the contrary
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These words are useful for integrating references into your writing.

Suggest(s) (that)

Maintain(s) (that)

Argue(s) (that)

Found (that)

According (to)

Promote(s)

Outline(s)

Establish(ed) (by)

Focus(es) on

Asserts (that)

Define(s)

Show(s)

Conclude(s) (that)

Claim(s) (that)

State(s)

Report(s)
Mention(s)

Address(es)