Transition Words + Phrases

For adding ideas:

• Furthermore

• Additionally

• Moreover

• Not only that

• What’s more

Contrasting Views:

• Conversely

• That said

• Nevertheless

Conceding a Point:

• Admittedly

• While it is true that

• To some extent

• Granted

• Even so

Emphasizing a Point

• Indeed

• Undoubtedly

• Clearly

• It is worth noting that

• Significantly

Examples

• Namely

• Specifically

• To illustrate

For Drawing Conclusions or Summarizing:

• Consequently

• Thus

Comparison

• In the same vein

• Correspondingly

• Likewise

• Just as

For Showing Cause and Effect:

• Because of this

• As a result

• Accordingly

• Hence

• Due to

• Important → Crucial, Pivotal, Vital

• Good → Beneficial, Advantageous, Favorable

• Bad → Detrimental, Harmful, Adverse

• Big → Significant, Substantial, Profound

• Small → Minimal, Marginal, Insignificant

• Idea → Concept, Notion, Perspective

For Argumentative Essays:

• Strengthen → Bolster, Reinforce, Amplify

• Show → Illustrate, Demonstrate, Underscore

• Support → Advocate, Endorse, Uphold

• Weakness → Shortcoming, Flaw, Limitation

• Solution → Remedy, Resolution, Course of action

For Nuance and Depth:

• Passion → Conviction, Zeal, Ardor

• Blindness → Myopia, Oversight, Tunnel vision

• Perspective → Outlook, Viewpoint, Stance

• Unity → Solidarity, Cohesion, Collective effort

• Isolation → Alienation, Seclusion, Detachment

For Discussing Impact:

• Change → Transformation, Shift, Evolution

• Influence → Impact, Effect, Ramification

• Lead to → Result in, Give rise to, Foster

• Improve → Enhance, Elevate, Refine

• Worsen → Exacerbate, Aggravate, Intensify