Linking words

Listing Comparing and contrasting

To begin with Alternatively
Firstly However
Secondly Conversely
Thirdly On the other hand
Finally Instead
However
On the contrary
Describing similarities
Likewise
Correspondingly Showing limitation or contradiction
Equally Despite/in spite of

Not only… but also While (not whilst!)

In the same way Even so

Similarly On the contrary

Nevertheless
Nonetheless
Showing cause and effect
Although
Consequently
Admittedly
As a result
Thus
Hence (never ‘hence why’) Emphasis, addition or examples
Since (try to avoid ‘as’ when showing cause To illustrate
and effect) Also
Due to For instance
Therefore Moreover
Accordingly Typically
This suggests that Especially
It follows that For example
Owing to Namely
In addition
Additionally
Concluding Giving your opinion
To summarise In my opinion
It can be concluded that I think
As can be seen I believe
Ultimately In my view
Given the above I concur/ agree
As described I cannot accept/ disagree
Finally