Connective Words
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Addition• in addition
• and similarly
• likewise as well as
• besides further more
• also moreover
• and then too
• not only … but even
• besides
Sequence• first(ly) initially
• second(ly) etc.to begin with then
• next earlier/later
• after this/that
• following this/that
Consequence
• as a result
• thus
• so
• therefore
• consequently
• it follows that
• thereby
• eventually
• then in that case
• admittedly
Contrast
• however
• on the other hand
• despite
• in spite of
• though
• although
• but
• on the contrary
• otherwise
• yet instead of
• rather
• whereas
• nonetheless
• even though
• compared with
• in contrast
• alternatively
Addition• in addition
In addition, I would like to point out that my neighbor is disturbing me late at night.
• and similarly
Your life will change forever and similarly, your whole family will feel the change.
• likewise
Some people have little time for a hobby, and have likewise little will to get one.
• as well as
Beauty, as well as smarts, is a remarkable quality
• besides
We aren’t friends. Besides, I don’t feel it’s my place to set him straight.
• furthermore
Computers are getting faster and faster these days; furthermore, their cost is getting lower and lower.
• also
• moreover
I’ve wanting a change for a long time, moreover, I feel I deserve one.
• and then too
• not only … but also
Not only this product is good for your hair, but also for the whole body.
Sequence
• first(ly) initially
Initially, you would start putting a plan together.
• second(ly)
• to begin with
To begin with, you will need to commit a portion of your time to studying.
• then
• next
• earlier/later
Later on there comes a stage when your skills are put to a test.
• after this/that
• following this/that
Consequence
• as a result
I studied well and as a result, I got a high score.
• thus
• so
• therefore
I was younger and therefore, less experienced.
• consequently
• it follows that
• thereby
I upset my friend, thereby causing her pain.
• eventually
• then in that case
• admittedly
Admittedly, he is the smartest person I know.
Contrast• however
The book is expensive, however it’s worth it.
• on the other hand
She says she feels fine, on the other hand, her face is pale and she doesn’t look healthy.
• despite
• in spite of
In spite of the difficulties, the task was completed.
• though
He still insists, though he knows that won’t do any good.
• although
• but
• on the contrary
The music didn’t lift her spirit, on contrary, it made her feel weak and vulnerable again.
• otherwise
• yet instead of
He felt unwelcome, yet instead of leaving, he stayed.
• rather
Eggs for breakfast is not a good idea, I would rather have some toast.
• whereas
He was her true love, whereas for him she was just another girlfriend.
• nonetheless
While they didn’t trust each other, nonetheless they worked together for many years.
• even though
• compared with
• in contrast
• alternatively