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| Similarity | also, in the same way, similarly, just as, so too, likewise, |
| Exception/Contrast | but, however, in spite of, on the one hand… on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet |
| Sequence/Order | first, second, third, … next, then, finally |
| Time | after, afterward, at last, before, again, currently, during, earlier, immediately, later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously, then, subsequently |
| Example | for example, for instance, namely, specifically, to illustrate, e.g. |
| Emphasis | even, indeed, in fact, of course, truly, undoubtedly |
| Place/Position | above, adjacent, below, beyond, here, in front, in back, nearby, there, opposite to, wherever, underneath |
| Cause and Effect | accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus, as a consequence, as a result, for that reason, on account of, since, so that, to this end, to do this |
| Additional Support or Evidence | additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, equally important, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then |
| Conclusion/ Summary | finally, in a word, in brief, briefly, in conclusion, in the end, in the final analysis, on the whole, thus, to conclude, to summarize, in sum, to sum up, in summary, in short |
| Concession | admittedly, although it is true that, certainly, conceding that, granted that |