Agreement / Addition / Similarity

The transition words like also, in addition, and, likewise, add information, reinforce ideas,

and express agreement with preceding material.
 
in the first place equally important too
not only ... but also by the same token moreover
as a matter of fact again as well as
in like manner to together with
in addition and of course
coupled with also likewise
in the same fashion / then comparatively
way
equally correspondingly
first, second, third
identically similarly
in the light of
uniquely furthermore
not to mention
like additionally
to say nothing of
as

Opposition / Limitation / Contradiction

Transition phrases like but, rather and or, express that there is evidence to the contrary or point

out alternatives, and thus introduce a change the line of reasoning (contrast).
 
although this may be in reality instead
true
after all whereas
in contrast
but despite
different from
(and) still conversely
of course ..., but
unlike otherwise
on the other hand
or however
on the contrary
(and) yet rather
at the same time
while nevertheless
in spite of
albeit nonetheless
even so / though
besides regardless
be that as it may
as much as notwithstanding
then again
even though
 
above all
although

Cause / Condition / Purpose

These transitional phrases present specific conditions or intentions.

 
in the event that granted (that) as / so long as
on (the) condition If while
(that)
... then lest
for the purpose of
unless in case
with this intention
  provided that
with this in mind
when given that
in the hope that
whenever only / even if
to the end that
while so that
for fear that
  so as to
in order to
because of owing to
seeing / being that
as inasmuch as
in view of
since due to

Examples / Support / Emphasis

These transitional devices (like especially) are used to introduce examples as support, to

indicate importance or as an illustration so that an idea is cued to the reader.
 
in other words point often explicitly
overlooked
to put it differently specifically
to point out
for one thing expressly
on the positive side
as an illustration surprisingly
on the negative side
in this case frequently
with this in mind
for this reason significantly
notably
to put it another way particularly
including
that is to say in fact
like
with attention to in general
to be sure
by all means in particular
namely
  in detail
chiefly
  for example
truly
  for instance
indeed
important to realize to demonstrate
certainly
another key point to emphasize
surely
first thing to to repeat
remember markedly
to clarify
most compelling such as
evidence to explain
 
must be remembered to enumerate
especially

Effect / Consequence / Result

Some of these transition words (thus, then, accordingly, consequently, therefore, henceforth)
are time words that are used to show that after a particular time there was a consequence or
an effect.

Note that for and because are placed before the cause/reason. The other devices are placed
before the consequences or effects.
 
as a result for therefore
under those thus thereupon
circumstances
because the forthwith
in that case
then accordingly
for this reason
hence henceforth
in effect
consequently

Conclusion / Summary / Restatement

These transition words and phrases conclude, summarize and / or restate ideas, or indicate a

final general statement. Also some words (like therefore) from the Effect /
Consequence category can be used to summarize.
 
as can be seen in fact usually
generally speaking in summary by and large
in the final analysis in conclusion to sum up
all things considered in short on the whole
as shown above in brief in any event
in the long run in essence in either case
given these points to summarize all in all
as has been noted on balance  
in a word altogether Obviously
for the most part overall Ultimately
after all ordinarily Definitely

Time / Chronology / Sequence

These transitional words (like finally) have the function of limiting, restricting, and defining time.
They can be used either alone or as part of adverbial expressions.
 
at the present time in due time in the first place
from time to time as soon as all of a sudden
sooner or later as long as at this instant
at the same time in the meantime first, second
up to the present time in a moment  
to begin with without delay immediately
quickly about prior to
finally next forthwith
after now straightaway
later    
last formerly by the time
until suddenly whenever
till shortly  
since henceforth until now
then whenever now that
before eventually  
hence meanwhile instantly
since further presently
when during occasionally
once in time
 

Many transition words in the time category (consequently; first, second, third; further; hence;
henceforth; since; then, when; and whenever) have other uses.

Except for the numbers (first, second, third) and further they add a meaning of time in expressing
conditions, qualifications, or reasons. The numbers are also used to add information or list
examples. Further is also used to indicate added space as well as added time.

Space / Location / Place

These transition words are often used as part of adverbial expressions and have the function to
restrict, limit or qualify space. Quite a few of these are also found in the Time category and can be
used to describe spatial order or spatial reference.
 
in the middle there nearby
to the left/right next wherever
in front of where around
on this side from between
in the distance over before
here and there near alongside
in the foreground above amid
in the background below among
in the center of down beneath
  up beside
adjacent to under behind
opposite to  further across
here beyond