Transition words and phrases.

English transition words are essential, since they not only connect ideas, but also can introduce a certain shift,
contrast or opposition, emphasis or agreement, purpose, result or conclusion, etc.

Agreement / Addition / Similarity

These words add information, reinforce ideas, and express agreement with preceding material.
Not only ... but
also

In the first
First,
place
second,
third

To

Moreover

And

As well as

In the light of

Also

Together with

Not to mention

Then

Of course

To say nothing
of

Equally

Likewise

Identically

Comparative-y

Coupled with

Equally
important

Uniquely

In the same
fashion / way

By the same
token

Like

Corresponding
ly

As

Similarly

Again

Too

Furthermore

As a matter of
fact
In like manner
In addition

Additionally

Opposition / Limitation / Contradiction

Express that there is evidence to the contrary or point out alternatives, and this introduce a change the
line of reasoning (contrast).
Although this
may be true
In contrast
Different from
Of course ...,
but

In spite of

Unlike

Despite

Even so /
though

Or

Conversely

(And) yet

Otherwise

Be that as it
may

While

However

Albeit

Rather

Besides

Nevertheless

As much as

Nonetheless

Although

Regardless

Instead
Whereas

Notwithstandi
ng

If

Lest

... Then

In case

Unless

Provided that

When

Given that

Whenever

Only / even if

While

So that

Because of

So as to

As

Owing to

Since

Inasmuch as

While

Due to

Then again

On the other
hand

Above all

On the
contrary

After all

At the same
time

(And) still

In reality
But

Cause / Condition / Purpose

These present specific conditions or intentions.
Granted (that)
As / so long as
On (the)
condition
(that)
For the
purpose of
With this
intention

In the event
With
that
this in
mind
In the hope
that
To the end that
For fear that
In order to
Seeing / being
that
In view of

Examples / Support / Emphasis

These are used to introduce examples as support, to indicate importance or as an illustration so that an
idea is cued to the reader.
In other words
To put it
differently
For one thing
As an
illustration
In this case

First thing to
remember

Like

Significantly

To be sure

Particularly

Most
compelling
evidence

Namely

In fact

Chiefly

In general

Must be
remembered

Truly

In particular

Indeed
certainly

In detail

Surely

For instance

For this reason

Point often
overlooked

To put it
another way

To point out

Markedly

That is to say

On the positive
side

Such as

To
demonstrate

With attention
to

On the
negative side

Especially

To emphasize

Explicitly

To repeat

By all means

With this in
mind

Specifically

To clarify

Expressly

To explain

Notably

Surprisingly

To enumerate

Including

Frequently

Important to
realize
Another key
point

For example

Effect / Consequence / Result

Some of these words (thus, then, accordingly, consequently, therefore, henceforth) are used to show that
after a particular time there was a consequence or an effect. Note that for and because are placed before
the cause/reason. The other devices are placed before the consequences or effects.
As a result

In effect

Then

Thereupon

Under those
circumstances

For

Hence

Forthwith

Thus

Consequently

Accordingly

In that case

Because the

Therefore

Henceforth

For this reason

Conclusion / Summary / Restatement

These words conclude, summarize and / or restate ideas, or indicate a final general statement. Also some
words (like therefore) from the Effect / Consequence category can be used to summarize.
As can be seen
Generally
speaking
In the final
analysis

Given these
points

In conclusion

By and large

In short

To sum up

As has been
noted

In brief

On the whole

In essence

In any event

To summarize

In either case

On balance

All in all

In a word

All things
considered

For the most

part

As shown
above

After all

Altogether

Obviously

In fact

Overall

Ultimately

In the long run

In summary

Ordinarily

Definitely

Usually

Time / Chronology / Sequence

These words (like finally) have the function of limiting, restricting, and defining time. They can be used
either alone or as part of adverbial expressions.
At the present
time

Without delay

Then

Meanwhile

In the first
place

Before

Further

Hence

During

All of a sudden

Sooner or later

Since

In time

At this instant

At the same
time

When

Prior to

First, second

Once

Forthwith

Up to the
present time

Immediately

About

Straightaway

Quickly

Next

By the time

To begin with

Finally

Now

Whenever

In due time

After

Formerly

Until now

As soon as

Later

Suddenly

Now that

As long as

Last

Shortly

Instantly

In the
meantime

Until

Henceforth

Presently

Till

In a moment

Whenever

Occasionally

Since

Eventually

From time to
time

Many transition words in the time category (consequently; first, second, third; further; hence;
henceforth; since; then, when; and whenever) have other uses. Except for the numbers (first, second,
third) and further they add a meaning of time in expressing conditions, qualifications, or reasons. The
numbers are also used to add information or list examples. Further is also used to indicate added space
as well as added time.
Space / Location / Place
These words are often used as part of adverbial expressions and have the function to restrict, limit or
qualify space. Quite a few of these are also found in the Time category and can be used to describe
spatial order or spatial reference.
In the middle

Where

Alongside

To the
left/right

From

Amid

Over

Among

In front of

Near

Beneath

On this side

Above

Beside

In the distance

Below

Behind

Here and there

Down

Across

In the
foreground

Up

In the
background

Further

Under

In the center of

Beyond

Adjacent to
Opposite to

Nearby

Her

Around

There

Between

Next

Before

Wherever

Adjective List
Adaptable
callous
adventurous
cantankerous
affable
careless
affectionate
changeable
agreeable
clinging
ambitious
compulsive
amiable
conservative
amicable
cowardly
amusing
cruel
brave
cunning
bright
cynical
broad-minded
deceitful
calm
detached
careful
dishonest
charming
dogmatic
communicative
domineering
compassionate
finicky
conscientious
flirtatious
considerate
foolish
convivial
foolhardy
courageous
fussy
courteous
greedy
creative
grumpy
decisive
gullible
determined
harsh
diligent
impatient
diplomatic
impolite
discreet
impulsive
dynamic
inconsiderate
easygoing
inconsistent
emotional
indecisive
energetic
indiscreet
enthusiastic
inflexible
exuberant
interfering
fair-minded
intolerant
faithful
irresponsible
fearless
jealous
forceful
lazy
frank
Machiavellian
friendly
materialistic
funny
mean
generous
miserly
gentle
moody
good
narrow-minded
gregarious
nasty
hard-working
naughty
helpful
nervous
honest
obsessive
humorous
obstinate
imaginative
overcritical
impartial
overemotional
independent
parsimonious
intellectual
patronizing
perverse

Adaptable
Calloso
Aventurero
Arisco
Afable
Descuidado
Carioso
Cambiable
Agradable
Pegajoso
Ambicioso
Compulsivo
Amable
Conservador
Amistoso
Cobarde
Divertido
Cruel
Valiente
Astucia
Brillante
Cnico
Tolerante
Engaoso
Calma
Separado
Cuidadoso
Deshonesto
Encantador
Dogmtico
Comunicativo
Dominador
Compasivo
Melindroso
Concienzudo
Coqueto
Considerado
Necio
Convival
Temerario
Valiente
Quisquilloso
Cortes
Codicioso
Creativo
Grun
Decisivo
Crdulo
Determinado
spero
Diligente
Impaciente
Diplomtico
Descorts
Discreto
Impulsivo
Dinmica
Desconsiderado
De trato
fcil
Inconsistente
Emocional
Indeciso
Energtico
Indiscreto
Entusiasta
Inflexible
Exuberante
Interfiriendo
Imparcial
Fiel Intolerante
Sin Irresponsable
miedo
Celoso
Enrgico
Perezoso
Franco
Maquiavlico
Amistoso
Materialista
Gracioso
Significar
Generoso
Avaro
Amable
BienTemperamental
De mente estrecha
Gregario
Repugnante
Trabajo
duro
Travieso
Servicial
Nervioso
Honesto
Obsesionante
Humorstico
Obstinado
Imaginativo
Crtico
Imparcial
Emocional
Independiente
Parsimonioso
Intelectual
Protector
Perverso

Intelligent
Pessimistic
intuitive
pompous
inventive
possessive
kind
pusillanimous
loving
quarrelsome
loyal
quick-tempered
modest
resentful
neat
rude
nice
ruthless
optimistic
sarcastic
passionate
secretive
patient
selfish
persistent
self-centered
pioneering
self-indulgent
philosophical
silly
placid
sneaky
plucky
stingy
polite
stubborn
powerful
stupid
practical
superficial
pro-active
tactless
quiet
timid
rational
touchy
reliable
thoughtless
reserved
truculent
resourceful
unkind
romantic
unpredictable
self-confident
unreliable
self-disciplined
untidy
sensible
untrustworthy
sensitive
vague
shy
vain
sincere
vengeful
sociable
vulgar
straightforwar
d weak-willed
sympathetic
thoughtful
tidy
tough
unassuming
understanding
versatile
warmhearted
willing
witty
Aggressive
aloof
arrogant
belligerent
big-headed
bossy
bone-idle

Inteligente
Psimista
Intuitivo
Pomposo
Inventivo
Posesivo
Amable
Pusilnime
Amoroso
pendenciero
Leal
de genio vivo
Modesto
resentido
Ordenado
grosero
Bonito
despiadado
Optimista
sarcstico
Apasionado
reservado
Paciente
egosta
Persistente
egocntrico
Pionero
autoindulgente
Filosfico
tonto
Plcido
furtivo
Valeroso
tacao
Corts
terco
Poderoso
estpido
Prctico
superficial
Proactivo
sin tacto
Tranquilo
tmido
Racional
quisquilloso
Confiable
desconsiderado
Reservado
agresivo
Ingenioso
cruel
Romntico
impredecible
seguro
de s
poco fiable
mismo
desordenado
auto
indigno de confianza
disciplinado
vago
sensato
vano
sensible
vengativo
tmido
vulgar
sincero
de voluntad dbil
sociable
sencillo
simptico
pensativo
ordenado
duro
modesto
comprensin
verstil
afectuosa
complaciente
ingenioso
agresivo
a distancia
arrogante
beligerante
cabezona
mandon
vagante