1. To signal an addition:
And,
also, moreover, in other words, furthermore, in addition, equally important,
next, finally, besides, similarly, another reason, likewise
2. To signal an analogy:
Similarly,
analogously, likewise, again, also
3. To signal an alternative:
In
contrast, but, still, however, contrary to, though, although, yet,
nevertheless, conversely, alternatively, on the other hand
4. To signal a conclusion:
Therefore,
thus, hence, as a result, accordingly, in short, consequently, finally, to
summarize
5. To establish a relationship:
Because,
since, therefore, thus, consequently, then, as a result, it follows, so
6. To introduce an example:
For
example, for instance, specifically, as an illustration, namely, that is,
particularly, in particular
7. To establish temporal (time) relationships:
Next,
then, as soon as, until, last, later, earlier, before, afterward, after, when,
recently, eventually, subsequently, simultaneously, at the same time,
thereafter, since
8. To signal a concession:
Granted
that, no doubt, to be sure, it is true, although