Linking words and phrases 英语连词
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Linking words and phrases
These words can be used to develop coherence within a paragraph, that is linking one idea / argument to another. Keep this page as a reference of useful linking words and phrases. Sequence Result Emphasis
∙First / firstly, second / secondly, third /
thirdly etc
∙Next, last, finally
∙In addition, moreover ∙Further / furthermore ∙Another
∙Also
∙In conclusion
∙To summarise ∙So
∙As a result
∙As a consequence
(of)
∙Therefore
∙Thus
∙Consequently
∙Hence
∙Due to
∙Undoubtedly
∙Indeed
∙Obviously
∙Generally
∙Admittedly
∙In fact
∙Particularly / in
particular
∙Especially
∙Clearly
∙Importantly
Addition Reason Example
∙And
∙In addition /
additionally / an
additional
∙Furthermore
∙Also
∙Too
∙As well as ∙For
∙Because
∙Since
∙As
∙Because of
∙For example
∙For instance
∙That is (ie)
∙Such as
∙Including
∙Namely
Contrast Comparison
∙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 ∙Similarly
∙Likewise
∙Also
∙Like
∙Just as
∙Just like
∙Similar to
∙Same as
∙Compare
∙compare(d) to /
with
∙Not only...but also
Linking words
When writing academic essays you will be expected to present coherent arguments by linking ideas together. You will also be required to point out similarities; highlight differences; justify statements and provide examples and conclusions.
The following words are useful for developing linkage in your writing: When you want to add to your argument or emphasise a statement
...and, also, as well as, moreover, further, furthermore, in addition, additionally, next, secondly, thirdly.
When you want to make comparisons
...similarly, likewise, in the same way, equally.
When you want to highlight contrast
...although, for all that, however, on the contrary, conversely, otherwise, yet, but, even so, despite.
When you want to show differences or similarities
...yet, even so, despite, notwithstanding.
When providing reasons
...for this reason, to this end, for this purpose, because, since, so that.
When explaining results
...as, as a consequence, as a result, hence, therefore, thus, inevitably, so.
When providing examples
...for example, for instance, in other words, by way of illustration, such as, this demonstrates. When drawing conclusions
...as has been noted, finally, in brief, in short, to summarise, consequently, therefore, in conclusion, so, in other words, accordingly.。