Addition in addition and similarly likewise as well as besides further more also moreover and then too not

only ... but even besides this/that

Sequence first(ly) initially second(ly) etc.to begin with then next earlier/later after this/that following this/that afterwards

Consequence as a result thus so therefore consequently it follows that thereby eventually then in that case admittedly Definition is refers to means that is consists of

Contrast however on the other hand despite in spite of though although but on the contrary otherwise yet instead of rather whereas nonetheless even though compared with in contrast alternatively Summary in conclusion in summary lastly finally to sum up to conclude to recapitulate in short

Certainty obviously certainly plainly of course undoubtedly

Condition if unless whether provided that for so that whether depending on

Example for instance one example for example just as in particular such as namely to illustrate

Reason since as so because (of) due to owing to the reason why in other words leads to cause

Time before since as until meanwhile at the moment when whenever as soon as just as

Stating Your Opinion

In my opinion, In my view, From my point of view, It seems to me that

According to me, To me, I think I believe

From my perspective It appears that I realize I imagine

To my way of thinking I suppose I understand I feel

Giving Examples

For example, such as as that is To illustrate

For instance, In other words, like namely To paraphrase

Comparing

Similar to in common Either...or Neither...nor Just as

As...as also In the same way, At the same time resemble

Contrasting

However, On the contrary,

But On the other hand,

Differ from Although Otherwise Alternatively,

Nevertheless Though Instead Even though

Generalizing

Generally, Overall, In general, It seems to me that All in all, Essentially, All things considered

Generally speaking, On the whole, By and large, I believe Basically, As a rule, For the most part

Expressing Certainty

Certainly, Doubtless, Definitely,

Undoubtedly, No doubt, Of course,

Expressing Partial Agreement

More or less, Up to a point,

To some extent, Almost,

In a way,

So to speak,

Showing cause

Due to Because of

Because Owing to

Showing effect

Therefore, Consequently, Thus, thereby Hence,

As a result, For this reason, So, Eventually, The reason why

Marking time

First, Second, Third, Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly, During To begin with

Last Lastly, Then, First of all, Before After While At the same time

Simultaneously Since Afterwards When

After this / that Meanwhile Following this As soon as

Adding Information

Furthermore Also Moreover Likewise Besides Even

In addition And Similarly As well as Too Whats more

Expressing condition

If In case Provided that

Whether Unless So that

Concluding

To summarize Lastly, To conclude with,

In conclusion Finally, In short,