linking words

Linking words and phrases

Sequence
First, firstly, second, secondly, 
third, thirdly
next, last, finally
in addition, moreover
furthermore
also
In conclusion, to summarise

The first …
The/a second….
One…..
Another …..
An additional….
Addition
In addition
Furthermore
Also
and
as well as

Cause
For
because
since
as
because of
to cause

Effect
So
as a result
as a consequence
therefore
thus
consequently
hence
to result from
due to
as a result/consequence of
to result in
to affect
Emphasis
Undoubtedly
Indeed
Obviously
Generally
Admittedly
In theory/fact
Particularly
Especially
Clearly
Comparison
Similarly
Likewise
Also
Too
as
just as
and
like 
just like 
similar to
be similar to/ the same as
be alike
not only…but also
to compare to/with

Contrast
However
Nevertheless
Nonetheless
Still
Although, Even though,
though
but
yet
Despite , In spite of 
In contrast, In comparison
While, whereas
On the other hand
On the contrary
But
Example
For example
For instance
That is
Such as
Including
Namely

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Reporting words

These words are useful for integrating references into your writing.

Suggest(s) (that)  Maintain(s) (that) 
Argue(s) (that)  Found (that) 
According (to)   Promote(s)
Outline(s)  Establish(ed) (by) 
Focus(es) on   Asserts (that) 
Define(s)  Show(s)
Conclude(s) (that)  Claim(s) (that) 
State(s)  Report(s)
Mention(s)  Address(es)