1. To indicate sequence or to order information:
first, second etc.
followed by
at this point
next, last, finally
previously, subsequently
after that
initially
and then
next, before, after
concurrently
simultaneously
meanwhile
2. To introduce an example:
in this case
for example
for instance
on this occasion
to illustrate
to demonstrate
this can be seen
when/where . . .
take the case of
3. To indicate time:
immediately
thereafter
formerly
finally
prior to
previously
then
soon
during
at that time
before, after
at this point
4. To logically divide an idea:
first, next, finally
firstly, secondly, thirdly
initially, subsequently, ultimately
5. To compare:
similarly
by comparison
similar to
like, just like
whereas
balanced against
6. To contrast:
in contrast
on the other hand
balanced against
however
on the contrary
unlike
differing from
a different view is
despite
7. To introduce additional ideas/ information:
in addition
also
finally
moreover
furthermore
one can also say
and then
further
another
8. To introduce an opposite idea or show exception:
however
on the other hand
whereas
instead
while
yet
but
despite
in spite of
nevertheless
even though
in contrast
it could also be said that
9. To give an example:
for example
to illustrate
for instance
in this case
to demonstrate
take the case of
10. To indicate a result/ cause of something:
therefore
thus
consequently
as a consequence
as a result
hence
11. To summarise/ conclude:
in summary
in conclusion
in brief
as a result
on the whole
summing up
as shown
ultimately
therefore
consequently
thus
in other words
to conclude
to summarize
finally
