transitional forms of language
To show relationships in space:
Above, adjacent to, against, alongside, around, at a distance from, at the …, below, beside, beyond, encircling, far off, forward, from the . . ., in front of, in the rear, inside, near the back, near the end, nearby, next to, on, over, surrounding, there, through the, to the left, to the right, up front
To show relationships in time:
Afterward, at last, before, earlier, first, former, formerly, immediately, in the first place, in the interval, in the meantime, in the next place, in the last place, later on, latter, meanwhile, next, now often, once, previously, second, simultaneously, sometime later, subsequently, suddenly, then, therefore, third, today, tomorrow, until now, when, years ago, yesterday
To show something added to what has come before:
Again, also, and, and then, besides, further, furthermore, in addition, last, likewise, moreover, next, too
To give examples that intensify points:
After all, as an example, certainly, clearly, for example, for instance, indeed, in fact, in truth, it is true, of course, specifically, that is
To show similarities:
Alike, in the same way, like, likewise, resembling, similarly
To show contrasts:
After all, although, but, conversely, differ(s), from, difference, different, dissimilar, even though, granted, however, in contrast, in spite of, nevertheless, notwithstanding, on the contrary, on the other hand, otherwise, still, though, unlike while this may be true, yet
To indicate cause and effect:
Accordingly, as a result, because, consequently, hence, since, then, therefore, thus
To conclude or summarize:
Finally, in brief, in conclusion, in other words, in short, in summary, that is, to summarize
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