Transition words

What is the definition of a transition word?

• Words that smoothly connect thoughts and ideas

• Words that are about movement

• Words that change the meaning of a sentence.

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An example of a cause and effect transition is

• however,

• for instance

• therefore

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An example of a clarification word is

• Therefore

• in other words

• in addition

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An example of a contrast in word

• consequently

• on the other hand

• meanwhile

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An example of a word that will add an example is

• for instance

• likewise

• in conclusion

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An example of a word that emphasizes a point

• consequently

• furthermore

• most importantly

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An example of a word providing enumeration

• but

• after that

• secondly

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An example of a word that gives information about time

• subsequently

• that is to say

• above all

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An example of a word the compares

• for instance

• likewise

• furthermore

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An example of a word that ends /summarizes

• for example

• consequently

• in short

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