Transition words translations
Transition Words
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- Transition words are also referred to as "linking words"
- linking words connect thoughts or sentences.
General Characteristic of Transition Words[edit | edit source]
- does it support (POSITIVE)
- or does it contradict (NEGATIVE)
POSITIVE | NEGATIVE | NEUTRAL |
expands | contrasts | adds side-information |
explains | contradicts | compares |
restates | states an opposite | defers |
adds information | offers alternative | |
gives example | Says "yes... but" | |
compares | ||
draws a conclusion from | ||
follows chronologically or creates a sequence |
Transition Word Translations & Meanings[edit | edit source]
Positive Transition Word Translations[edit | edit source]
TRANSITION WORD | TRANSLATION(s) / SYNONYMS |
Accordingly | as a result, consequently, hence, therefore, thus; may also mean "correspondingly" or "for this reason" |
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 |
At any rate | "well, any way..." |
By the same token | in the same way, for the same reasons |
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", "in simple terms" |
In short | "to summarize", overall |
Indeed | "as a matter of fact", actually |
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 |
To these ends | "for that reason", "in order to [accomplish that]" |
Thus | accordingly, as a result, consequently, hence, therefore |
Negative Transition Word Translations[edit | edit source]
TRANSITION WORD | TRANSLATION(s) / SYNONYMS |
Alternatively | on the other hand, conversely, in contrast |
Although | despite the fact, even though, however, not withstanding, while; could also represent an objection or caveat |
At any rate | anyhow, anyway, in any event, nevertheless |
At the same time | even so, meanwhile |
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 | even so, "ignoring that," 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 |
Negative Transition Word Translations[edit | edit source]
TRANSITION WORD | TRANSLATION(s) / SYNONYMS |
anyway | whatever, let's move on... |
no matter | as in "doesn't matter" |
whatever | as in "nevermind that," "anyway" ... defers the idea |
Alternative Categorizations of Transition Words[edit | edit source]
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CATEGORY | EXAMPLES |
Chronology or sequence | finally, meanwhile, next, 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 similar to causal transition words) |
Agreement, affirmation, emphasis | and, also, clearly, equally importantly, especially, furthermore, importantly, in fact, indeed, moreover, undoubtedly |
Comparison: positive (similarity) | as well, likewise, similarly, |
Comparison: negative (contrast, contradiction) | despite, even though, however, nevertheless, on the other hand, while, yet |
Cause, purpose, intention | because of, in order to, since |
Effect or result | accordingly, as a result, consequently, due to, for the purpose of, hence, in order to, owing to, since, so, therefore |
Conclusion | all things considered, finally, in conclusion, in general, overall, to summarize, ultimately |
- See also
CATEGORY | EXAMPLES |
Chronology or sequence | finally, meanwhile, next, 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 similar to causal transition words) |
Agreement, affirmation, emphasis | and, also, clearly, equally importantly, especially, furthermore, importantly, in fact, indeed, moreover, undoubtedly |
Comparison: positive (similarity) | as well, likewise, similarly, |
Comparison: negative (contrast, contradiction) | despite, even though, however, nevertheless, on the other hand, while, yet |
Cause, purpose, intention | because of, in order to, since |
Effect or result | accordingly, as a result, consequently, due to, for the purpose of, hence, in order to, owing to, since, so, therefore |
Conclusion | all things considered, finally, in conclusion, in general, overall, to summarize, ultimately |
- See also
CATEGORY | EXAMPLES |
Chronology or sequence | finally, meanwhile, next, 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 similar to causal transition words) |
Agreement, affirmation, emphasis | and, also, clearly, equally importantly, especially, furthermore, importantly, in fact, indeed, moreover, undoubtedly |
Comparison: positive (similarity) | as well, likewise, similarly, |
Comparison: negative (contrast, contradiction) | despite, even though, however, nevertheless, on the other hand, while, yet |
Cause, purpose, intention | because of, in order to, since |
Effect or result | accordingly, as a result, consequently, due to, for the purpose of, hence, in order to, owing to, since, so, therefore |
Conclusion | all things considered, finally, in conclusion, in general, overall, to summarize, ultimately |
- See also
CATEGORY | EXAMPLES |
Chronology or sequence | finally, meanwhile, next, 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 similar to causal transition words) |
Agreement, affirmation, emphasis | and, also, clearly, equally importantly, especially, furthermore, importantly, in fact, indeed, moreover, undoubtedly |
Comparison: positive (similarity) | as well, likewise, similarly, |
Comparison: negative (contrast, contradiction) | despite, even though, however, nevertheless, on the other hand, while, yet |
Cause, purpose, intention | because of, in order to, since |
Effect or result | accordingly, as a result, consequently, due to, for the purpose of, hence, in order to, owing to, since, so, therefore |
Conclusion | all things considered, finally, in conclusion, in general, overall, to summarize, ultimately |