SAT Transitions

additionally

Adds a new point to support the same idea

furthermore

Adds a new point to support the same idea

moreover

Adds a new point to support the same idea

in addition

Introduces supplementary information

also

Introduces supplementary information

as well

Introduces supplementary information

similarly

Shows a similarity or parallel

likewise

Shows a similarity or parallel

in the same way

Shows a similarity or parallel

indeed*

Emphasizes agreement or confirmation

certainly

Emphasizes agreement or confirmation

of course

Emphasizes agreement or confirmation

however

Introduces a contrast to previous information

nevertheless

Introduces a contrast to previous information

nonetheless

Introduces a contrast to previous information

on the other hand

Presents a directly opposing perspective

conversely

Presents a directly opposing perspective

by contrast

Presents a directly opposing perspective

yet

Acknowledges a limitation while maintaining an argument

still

Acknowledges a limitation while maintaining an argument

although

Acknowledges a limitation while maintaining an argument

despite this

Shows something happens regardless of obstacles

in spite of

Shows something happens regardless of obstacles

notwithstanding

Shows something happens regardless of obstacles

therefore*

Indicates a direct result or outcome

thus*

Indicates a direct result or outcome

consequently*

Indicates a direct result or outcome

as a result

Shows an effect following from a cause

hence

Shows an effect following from a cause

accordingly

Shows an effect following from a cause

because

Introduces a reason or cause

since

Introduces a reason or cause

due to

Introduces a reason or cause

for this reason

Links an effect back to its cause

on account of this

Links an effect back to its cause

first

Indicates a sequence or steps

second

Indicates a sequence or steps

finally*

Indicates a sequence or steps

previously

Establishes a time relationship

subsequently

Establishes a time relationship

meanwhile

Establishes a time relationship

to begin with

Organizes the structure of ideas

following this

Organizes the structure of ideas

initially

Shows progression over time

eventually

Shows progression over time

ultimately*

Shows progression over time

for example

Provides a concrete example

for instance

Provides a concrete example

specifically

Provides a concrete example

to illustrate

Clarifies a point through an example

as an illustration

Clarifies a point through an example

namely

Specifies or elaborates on a general statement

such as

Specifies or elaborates on a general statement

particularly

Specifies or elaborates on a general statement

in particular

Focuses attention on a specific detail

to be specific

Focuses attention on a specific detail

importantly

Calls attention to crucial information

significantly

Calls attention to crucial information

notably

Calls attention to crucial information

above all

Indicates the highest priority or significance

most importantly

Indicates the highest priority or significance

in fact

Emphasizes the truth or reality of a statement

indeed*

Emphasizes the truth or reality of a statement

actually

Emphasizes the truth or reality of a statement

to emphasize

Directs focus to a specific point

it should be noted

Directs focus to a specific point

in conclusion

Introduces a final statement

to conclude

Introduces a final statement

to summarize

Introduces a final statement

overall

Presents a condensed version of the argument

in summary

Presents a condensed version of the argument

in brief

Presents a condensed version of the argument

ultimately*

Offers a final perspective or outcome

finally*

Offers a final perspective or outcome

in the end

Offers a final perspective or outcome

thus*

Presents a logical conclusion

therefore*

Presents a logical conclusion

consequently*

Presents a logical conclusion