Transitional Words and Phrases

Vocabulary flashcards covering common English transition words and phrases and their meanings.

also

Used to add information; in addition.

moreover

Used to introduce further information; additionally, in addition to.

additionally

Introduces extra information; adds more details.

furthermore

Adds another point of the same kind; in addition.

despite this

Signals that something happens regardless of the previously mentioned point.

nevertheless

Introduces a contrast that does not change the original direction of the argument.

yet

Introduces a contrast; similar in meaning to "but."

even so

Acknowledges the previous point but presents a contrasting idea.

therefore

Shows a logical result or consequence.

consequently

Indicates that something is a direct result of what was just stated.

as a result

Signals the outcome or consequence of preceding information.

thus

Means "in this way" or "for this reason"; introduces a result.

in addition

Provides extra information beyond what has already been stated.

nonetheless

Means "in spite of that"; indicates overcoming the previous point.

as such

Because of the reason just mentioned; therefore.

still

Even then; continues to be true despite what was said.

besides

Adds more information or, informally, means "apart from that."

similarly

Indicates something occurs in the same manner.

likewise

Means "in the same way"; similar to "similarly."

finally

Signals the last point or the end after a long sequence.

in conclusion

Summarizes or wraps up the discussion.

next

Introduces the item or action that follows immediately after.

then

Marks the subsequent step in a sequence; at that time or next.

indeed

Emphasizes that something is truly or certainly the case.

in fact

Actually; introduces a statement that strengthens or clarifies a point.

in other words

Rephrases or clarifies the previous statement.

for example

Introduces specific instances to illustrate a general idea.

however

Introduces a contrast to the previous point.

on the other hand

Presents an alternative or opposing viewpoint.

instead

Replaces the previous idea with a contrasting alternative.

although / though

Introduce a dependent clause that contrasts with the main clause.

that said

Acknowledges a point but mildly disagrees or qualifies it.

meanwhile

Indicates something happening at the same time as another event.