Transition words translations

Transition Words

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General Characteristic of Transition Words

• • does it support (POSITIVE)
  • or does it contradict (NEGATIVE)

POSITIVE	NEGATIVE
expands	contrasts
explains	contradicts
restates	states an opposite
adds information	offers alternative
gives example	Says "yes... but"
compares
draws a conclusion from
follows chronologically or creates a sequence

Transition Word Translations & Meanings

Positive Transition Word Translations

TRANSITION WORD	TRANSLATION(s) / SYNONYMS
Accordingly	as a result, consequently, hence, therefore, thus; may also mean "correspondingly"
Additionally / In addition / In addition to / additionally	also, as well, furthermore, moreover
Afterward	next, subsequently, then
Also	additionally, as well, furthermore, moreover; may also mean "equally"
As a result	Accordingly, consequently, correspondingly, hence, therefore;
As a rule	generally, normally, ordinarily, usually
As Such	"if so, then"; by definition, essentially
Consequently	Accordingly, as a result, correspondingly, hence, therefore
Finally	eventually, at the end, in conclusion
For	"having a purpose", a reason (note: "for" is a preposition, so it is more likely to be used as "for this reason")
For example	for instance, like, such as
For instance	as an example, for example, such as
For these reasons	because, because of, due to, since
Fortunately	"good thing that"; happily, luckily, thankfully
Furthermore	additionally, also, as well, moreover
Hence	accordingly, consequently, for this reason, that being the case, therefore, thus
In broad terms	generally, in a larger sense, loosely speaking, overall
In conclusion	to sum up, finally
In effect	effectively, essentially, for all practical purposes, practically
In fact	"as a matter of fact", "that is to say"
In other words	"explained differently"
Indeed	"as a matter of fact"
Like	for instance, likewise, similar to
Likewise	"by the same token," like, similarly, the same as
Moreover	additionally, as well, furthermore
Similarly	comparably, correspondingly, likewise
Specifically	particularly, precisely
Subsequently	after, next, then, thereafter, thereupon
Then	after, next, thereafter, thereupon, subsequently
Therefore	accordingly, as a result, consequently, hence, thus
Thus	accordingly, as a result, consequently, hence, therefore

Negative Transition Word Translations

TRANSITION WORD	TRANSLATION(s) / SYNONYMS
Alternatively	on the other hand, conversely, in contrast
Although	despite the fact, even though, however, not withstanding, while
At any rate	anyhow, anyway, in any event, nevertheless
Besides	apart from, aside from, not including, on top of that; may also mean "except for"
By contrast	compared to, next to
Conversely	alternatively, on the other hand
Despite / Despite this	in spite of, regardless of, though, "without being affected by"; also may mean "in contrast to"
However	although, but, even so, though, still, yet
In any case	whatever happens, anyway
In contrast	by comparison, conversely, the opposite
Instead	alternatively, rather, in place of
Meanwhile	for the time being, for now
Nevertheless	"still" or "yes, but"; at any rate, anyhow, anyway, in any event, nonetheless, regardless, yet
Nonetheless	"yes, but"; in spite of, nevertheless, regardless, yet
On one hand / On the other hand	= suggests a contrast
Regardless	anyway, all the same, despite just the same, nevertheless, still
Though	anyhow, despite, even though, "for all that"
Whatever	"at all" (as in "whatever good it does")
Whether	= sets up a comparison or contrast ("whether or not I go...")
While	whereas (a contrast)
Yet	although, even so, however, just the same, in spite of, nevertheless, nonetheless, still

Alternative Categorizations of Transition Words

CATEGORY	EXAMPLES
Chronology or sequence	finally, meanwhile, suddenly
Location or relation	alongside, beyond, further
Example or illustration	for example, for this reason, in other words, in this case, in particular (some are simlar to causal transition words)
Agreement, affirmation	in fact, furthermore, moreover, equally important
Comparison: positive (similarity)	as well, likewise, similarly,
Comparison: negative (contrast, contradiction)	despite, even though, on the other hand
Cause, purpose, intention	because of, in order to, since
Effect or result	accordingly, consequently, for the purpose of, in order to, owing to, since, therefore
Conclusion	all things considered, in general, overall, ultimately