Linkink Words

ransitions & Linking Words

Transitions and linking words perform an important function in writing. They signal to the

reader the direction the writer is taking. They do this by connecting or linking ideas within a

paragraph and providing a bridge between paragraphs. Remember to proofread the writing

assignment to make sure transitions are used effectively.

To show addition:

additionally finally lastly along with

again first, second, etc. likewise as well

also further moreover equally important

and, furthermore next for example

another incidentally nor for instance

besides too in addition

what’s more

To show time:

about first, etc. previously after a few hours

after following soon as soon as

afterward formerly subsequently in the future

at immediately then soon after

before later thereafter

currently meanwhile till

during next today, etc.

eventually next week until

finally when

To show location:

above behind here away from

across below near at the side

adjacent beneath nearby in the back

against beside off in back of

along between onto in the background,

among beyond outside in the distance

along by over in the front

among down there in the foreground

around inside throughout on top of

into under to the right

To show

comparison:

also meanwhile after all in the same way

as similarly at the same time in the same manner

like simultaneously by and large in the same way

likewise in comparison

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