Linking Phrases

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Useful Linking Words and Phrases For Essays

To indicate a contrast:

however  on the other hand  alternatively in contrast
instead  conversley on the contary infact
rather in comparison
another possibility but  better/worst still  
despite this in spite of nevertheless notwithstanding  
for all that yet  although  all the same  

To provide an illustration

for example that is   that is to say
in other words namely  such as  
typical of this/such on such a typical/particular/key example  
including especially not least  
cheifly  mainly  most importantly    

To extend a point

simirlarly equally likewise also
furthermore Indeed  in the same way    
besides  above all  as well  in addition

To show cause and effect/conclusion:

so          therefore   thus
then   as result/consequence  resulting from  
in this/that case  consequently  
for this reason   owing to/due to the fact    
it follows that   this suggests that  accepting/assuming this
in conclusion   it might be concluded from this   this implies
in short   to conclude  in all

To show the next step:

first(ly) second(ly)  to begin/start with  in the first/second place
first and foremost  first and most importantly first
another  then  after
next  afterwards  then
finally  ultimately  lastly