Transition Words

additionally

Adverb

/ə.dɪ.ʃə.nə.li/ or /ē.di.shē.nē.li/

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used to introduce extra information or points

in addition

Adverb

/ɪn ɐdˈɪʃən/

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Collocation

used to introduce further information

consequently

Adverb

/kɑn.sək.wɛnt.li/ or /kaan.sēk.vent.li/

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used to indicate a logical result or effect

as a consequence

Adverb

/æz ɐ kˈɑːnsɪkwəns/

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used to indicate that something follows as a result or outcome of a preceding event or action

thus

Adverb

/ðəs/ or /dhēs/

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used to introduce a result based on the information or actions that came before

hence

Adverb

/hɛns/ or /hens/

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used to say that one thing is a result of another

on the other (hand)

Adverb

/ɑːnðɪ ˈʌðɚ hˈænd ɔːɹ/

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Collocation

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point

besides

Adverb

/bi.saɪdz/ or /bi.saidz/

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used to add a point to support the statement just mentioned

in lieu of

preposition

/ɪn lˈuː ʌv/

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Collocation

in replacement of something that is typically expected or required

that said

phrase

/ðæt sˈɛd/

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used to introduce statement that is in contrast to what one previously stated

however

Adverb

/haʊ.ɛ.vɜr/ or /haoo.e.vēr/

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used to add a statement that contradicts what was just mentioned

though

conjunction

/ðoʊ/ or /dhooo/

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used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

nonetheless

Adverb

/nən.ðə.lɛs/ or /nēn.dhē.les/

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used to indicate that despite a previous statement or situation, something else remains true

still

Adverb

/stɪl/ or /stil/

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despite what has been said or done

nevertheless

Adverb

/nɛ.vɜr.ðə.lɛs/ or /ne.vēr.dhē.les/

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used to introduce an opposing statement

in contrast

Adverb

/ɪn ɔːɹ baɪ kˈɑːntɹæst/

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Collocation

used to highlight the differences between two or more things or people

instead

Adverb

/ɪns.tɛd/ or /ins.ted/

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in contrast to what was expected or suggested

even though

conjunction

/ˈiːvən ðˌoʊ/

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used to indicate that despite a certain fact or situation mentioned in the first clause, the second clause follows

conversely

Adverb

/kɑn.vɜr.sli/ or /kaan.vēr.sli/

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in a way that is different from what has been mentioned

on the contrary

Adverb

/ɑːnðə kˈɑːntɹɛɹi/

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Collocation

used to indicate that the opposite or a different viewpoint is true in response to a previous statement

for example

phrase

/fɔːɹ ɛɡzˈæmpəl/

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used to provide a specific situation or instance that helps to clarify or explain a point being made

for instance

Adverb

/fɔːɹ ˈɪnstəns/

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Collocation

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

secondly

Adverb

/sɛ.kənd.li/ or /se.kēnd.li/

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used to introduce the second point, reason, step, etc.

next

Adverb

/nɛkst/ or /nekst/

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at the time or point immediately following the present

in other words

Adverb

/ɪn ˈʌðɚ wˈɜːdz/

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Collocation

used to provide an alternative or clearer way of expressing the same idea

accordingly

Adverb

/ə.kɔr.dɪng.li/ or /ē.kawr.ding.li/

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used to indicate a logical consequence based on the circumstances or information provided

thereby

Adverb

/ðɛr.baɪ/ or /dher.bai/

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used to indicate how something is achieved or the result of an action

indeed

Adverb

/ɪn.did/ or /in.did/

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used to emphasize or confirm a statement

in fact

Adverb

/ɪn fˈækt/

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Collocation

used to introduce a statement that provides additional information or emphasizes the truth or reality of a situation

specifically

Adverb

/spə.sɪ.fɪk.li/ or /spē.si.fik.li/

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in a manner that is detailed, precise, and clear

in comparison

Adverb

/ɪn ɔːɹ baɪ kəmpˈæɹɪsən/

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Collocation

used to highlight differences or similarities when comparing two or more things or people

likewise

Adverb

/laɪk.waɪz/ or /laik.vaiz/

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used when introducing additional information to a statement that has just been made

actually

Adverb

/æk.ʧuə.li/ or /āk.chooē.li/

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used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

alternatively

Adverb

/ɔl.tɜr.nə.tɪv.li/ or /awl.tēr.nē.tiv.li/

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as a second choice or another possibility

in summary

Adverb

/ɪn sˈʌmɚɹi/

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Collocation

used to provide a brief and straightforward explanation of the main points or ideas

in turn

Adverb

/ɪn tˈɜːn/

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in a sequential manner, referring to actions or events occurring in a specific order

regardless

Adverb

/rə.gɑrd.ləs/ or /rē.gaard.lēs/

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with no attention to the thing mentioned