Linking Words

Defenition :
Although some of these words have already been mentioned as sentence connectors, they can also be used to develop coherence within a paragraph, that is linking one idea / argument to another. Print off this page to keep as a reference of useful linking words and phrases.

Sequence : First / firstly, second / secondly, third / thirdly etc Next, last, finally In addition, moreover Further / furthermore Another Also In conclusion To summarise

Result  :

• So
• As a result
• As a consequence (of)
• Therefore
• Thus
• Consequently
• Hence
• Due to

Addition : And In addition / additionally / an additional Furthermore Also Too As well as

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Contrast :

• However
• Nevertheless
• Nonetheless
• Still
• Although / even though
• Though
• But
• Yet
• Despite / in spite of
• In contrast (to) / in comparison
• While
• Whereas
• On the other hand
• On the contrary

Comparison :

• Similarly
• Likewise
• Also
• Like
• Just as
• Just like
• Similar to
• Same as
• Compare
• compare(d) to / with
• Not only...but also

Example :

• For example
• For instance
• That is (ie)
• Such as
• Including
• Namely

Emphasis :

• Undoubtedly
• Indeed
• Obviously
• Generally
• Admittedly
• In fact
• Particularly / in particular
• Especially
• Clearly
• Importantly