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Each transitional word or phrase can be given a different function, for example:
Time: then, now, first, second, next, before, after, today, tomorrow, at that point, subsequently, eventually, in the past, in the future
Sequence: at first, secondly, thirdly, to begin with, at the same time, the next step, later on, next, then, simultaneously, in conclusion
Many transitional words or phrases express a logical connection between elements in a text. For this reason they are often referred to as 'logical connectors', for example:
Addition: and, also, then, besides, furthermore, in addition, additionally, moreover, again
Contrast and comparison: conversely, not only…but also, nevertheless, by the same token, likewise, on the one hand, on the other hand, similarly
Purpose: in order to, so that, to this end, for this purpose, for that reason
Consequence: accordingly, as a result, as a consequence, hence, so so then, therefore, thus
Summarizing or concluding: all things considered, briefly, in conclusion, in short, in summary, in the final analysis, to sum up, finally
Reason: because, due to the fact that, for, since, on account of
Generalizing: as a rule, for the most part, generally speaking, usually
Restatement: in other words, namely, that is, that is to say, to put it differently
Emphasising: obviously, in fact, indeed, absolutely, positively, surprisingly, unquestionably, without a doubt, certainly, in particular, especially
Illustration: for example, e.g., for instance, that is, specifically, in particular, for one thing, an instance of this
Note that some words can have more than one function given to them (e.g. then).
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