There are many Cohesive or transitional devices and connecting words in English which can be used to connect ideas.
Using linking words within and between sentences and paragraphs aids in the logical flow of your writing. These words serve as a guide for your reader, allowing them to quickly transition from one thought to the next and perceive connections between phrases or paragraphs. Linking words are especially important for showing that you're going to explain something, give an example, or present a different perspective.
List of Conjunctions: Learn How To Use Joining Words In English
1. To Express Addition
Moreover
As well as
Furthermore
In addition
Finally
Also
Apparently
Besides
2. To Offer Contrast
However
In contrast
Nevertheless
On the contrary
On the other hand
Alternatively
Meanwhile
In spite of
Although
Even though
Whereas
After all
3. To Express Cause And Effect
Accordingly
Consequently
As a consequence
As a result
For this reason
Therefore
Because of this
4. To Summarize or Conclude
As I have said
As I have shown
On the whole
To conclude
In conclusion
Consequently
Accordingly
To sum up
In brief
In a nutshell
In short
All in all
Hence
Therefore
5. To Show Similarity
Likewise
In general
Similarly
6. To Emphasize Something
Above all
Certainly
Clearly
Indeed
In fact
Obviously
Definitely
Extremely
In any case
Absolutely
Naturally
Surprisingly
Unquestionably
Without a doubt
Undeniably
7. To Introduce Detail
Especially
In particular
Specifically
Namely
8. To Interpret Something
Fortunately
Interestingly
Surprisingly
Significantly
9. To Give An Example
For example
For instance
In this case
In another case
On this occasion
In this situation
Take the case of
To demonstrate
To illustrate
10. To Show Sequence
So forth
Following this
At this point
Subsequently
Finally
Consequently
Previously
Before this
Simultaneously
Concurrently
Therefore
Hence
11. To Show Time
Immediately
Thereafter
Soon
After a few hours
Finally
Then
Later
Previously
Formerly
12. To Repeat
In brief
As I have said
As has been noted
As I have noted
13. To Show Exception
Despite
Still
Of course
However
Once in a while
Nevertheless
Sometimes
In Spite of
Linking Words and Phrases for beginning new paragraphs
Use following words and expressions as paragraph openers and linking expressions. Look over the list to see if there are any expressions that you may want to use in your own writing.
Essentially...
It is clear that…
It is apparent that…
Another aspect of…
A clear case for…
In comparison / contrast...
All these factors contribute to…
Like…
Unlike…
Whereas…
Finally…
Accordingly…
It can be seen that…
Another essential point…
Basically...
Specifically…
In summary…
One could conclude…
Example Sentences:
Moreover
Jenny is a talented actor and, moreover, a good dancer.
As well as
I love singing as well as dancing.
Furthermore
Sara is good dancer. Furthermore, she can play guitar!
In addition
In addition to English, she speaks French.
Finally
The train finally arrived.
Also
Seema also wants to join us for movie.
Apparently
She apparently bought new dress worth of $5000.
Besides
He has no friends besides me.
However
Climate in Shimla was amazing; however, it was very cold.
In contrast
In contrast to John, who is entertaining, Jimmy is boring.
Nevertheless
He earns a lot, but nevertheless he has no savings.
On the other hand
I want to go to restaurant, but on the other hand there is raining outside.
Alternatively
Alternatively, car can be rented for just $20 an hour.
Meanwhile
Meanwhile, I will finish my pending work.
In spite of
In spite of his poverty, the man is still honest.
Although
Although there was a traffic, we still reached on time.
Even though
Even though he was late for meeting, the boss did not ask a question.
Whereas
My friends are wealthy, whereas I am still poor.
After all
She didn't telephone after all.
Accordingly
As crude oil price increased, prices of other products will get adjusted accordingly.
Consequently
We were teasing him for his new hair style; consequently, he went out of the class.
Previously
The actress was criticized previously for her appearance in controversial advertisement.