Linkink Words

ransitions & Linking Words

Transitions and linking words perform an important function in writing. They signal to the

reader the direction the writer is taking. They do this by connecting or linking ideas within a

paragraph and providing a bridge between paragraphs. Remember to proofread the writing

assignment to make sure transitions are used effectively.

To show addition:

additionally finally lastly along with

again first, second, etc. likewise as well

also further moreover equally important

and, furthermore next for example

another incidentally nor for instance

besides too in addition

what’s more

To show time:

about first, etc. previously after a few hours

after following soon as soon as

afterward formerly subsequently in the future

at immediately then soon after

before later thereafter

currently meanwhile till

during next today, etc.

eventually next week until

finally when

To show location:

above behind here away from

across below near at the side

adjacent beneath nearby in the back

against beside off in back of

along between onto in the background,

among beyond outside in the distance

along by over in the front

among down there in the foreground

around inside throughout on top of

into under to the right

To show

comparison:

also meanwhile after all in the same way

as similarly at the same time in the same manner

like simultaneously by and large in the same way

likewise in comparison

To show contrast:

although

but

conversely

however

nevertheless

To emphasize a

point:

again

obviously

truly

undoubtedly

To clarify:

for instance

To give examples:

namely

specifically

To introduce as a

result:

accordingly

consequently

so

To introduce

conclusions:

accordingly

consequently

finally

hence

To summarize:

finally

nonetheless yet in contrast

notwithstanding although this is on the contrary

otherwise and yet on the other hand

still even though while this is true

true for all that

as a matter of in fact

fact to emphasize

for this reason to repeat

in other words put another way that is

as an illustration to

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