Linking Words — [1], [2], [3]
Showing cause
- As a result of
- Due to (the fact that)
- Resulting from
- Since
- for the purpose of
- with this intention
- seeing / being that
- in view of
- to the end that
- for fear that
- owing to
- inasmuch as
Showing contrast
- Yet
- Despite
- In spite of
- Even though
- By comparison
- By contrast
- Conversely
- Nevertheless
- Nonetheless
- be that as it may
- still
- albeit
- notwithstanding
Emphasis / examples
- Undoubtedly
- Indeed
- Generally
- Admittedly
- Clearly
- to put it differently
- for one thing
- as an illustration
- to put it another way
- that is to say
- notably
- namely
- chiefly
- markedly
- expressly
Showing condition
- Provided that
- Providing
- in the event that
- granted (that)
- on (the) condition (that)
- Unless
- Whether or not
Showing similarity
Showing time, beginning, during, ending
- So long as
- As long as
- as soon as
- Since
- By the time
- Afterward(s)
- Meanwhile
- Meantime
- Simultaneously
- Eventually
- in due time
- hence - from now on
- henceforth
- forthwith
- straightaway
- presently - soon
- Besides
- as a matter of fact
- in like manner
- coupled with
- in the light of
- not to mention
- to say nothing of
- by the same token
- comparatively
Showing effect
- resulting in
- Consequently
- Hence
- henceforth
- Therefore
- thereupon
- forthwith
- Thus
- It gave rise to …
- It brought about …
Showing a sequence
- As soon as
- Ever since
- Following
- Once
- Subsequently
- Thereafter
- To begin
Showing conclusion
- all in all
- To conclude
- as has been noted
- as can be seen
- in a word
- after all
- by and large