

Nevertheless Nonetheless Although Despite (this) However Regardless (of this) AdmittedlyĮven so Even though In spite of (this) Notwithstanding (this) Be that as it may “ Indeed, a placebo is essential to any pharmaceutical study.”“ Most importantly, the X enzyme increased.” Indeed Besides Significantly PrimarilyĮven more Above all More/Most importantly “ However, there is still more research needed.”“ On the other hand, the 1997 study does not recognize these outcomes.” In contrast On the contrary On the other hand …when in fact By way of contrast

Purposeīut Still However While Whereas Conversely (and) yet These terms and phrases distinguish facts, arguments, and other information, whether by contrasting and showing differences by conceding points or making counterarguments by dismissing the importance of a fact or argument or replacing and suggesting alternatives. “There are two factors: namely, X and Y.”“ In other words, the fall of the Empire was caused by over-expansion.” That is (to say) In other words (To) put (it) another way What this means is This means (that) “ Likewise, the algorithm was applied to Y.”“ By the same token, this principle can be applied to Z.”Ĭlarifying/Identifying Important Information “ Considering the amount of research in this area, little evidence has been found.” “ With regards to the Blue Whale, its teeth are also the largest of any mammal.”īy the same token In the same way In a similar way “ Notably, only two species of this fish survive.”“ One example of this phenomenon is X.”Ĭonsidering (this) Concerning (this) Regarding (this)Īs for (this) The fact that With regards to (this) On the subject of (this) Looking at (this information) With reference to (something) Particularly Notably Especially Significantlyįor example/instance To illustrate In particular One example (of this is) “ Furthermore, the data shows that X is a significant factor.”“ In addition to the above-mentioned study, Rogers also presents…” In addition to As well as In fact Not only…but also As a matter of fact PurposeĪlso Additionally Furthermore Moreover These terms signal that new information is being added (between both sentences and paragraphs), introduce or highlight information, refer to something that was just mentioned, add a similar situation, or identify certain information as important.


What are transition words in academic writing?Ī transition is a change from one idea to another idea in writing or speaking and can be achieved using transition terms or phrases.
