linking words
Sentence bridge terms
Linking words are terms and phrases that connect ideas within and between sentences, showing relationships like contrast, cause, sequence, or addition.
Examples include *however*, *therefore*, *meanwhile*, *in addition*, and *as a result*.
They're the connective tissue of coherent writing, signaling to readers how one thought relates to the next: The data was inconclusive; nevertheless, we proceeded with the study.
- besidesIn addition to
- consequentlyAs a result
- furthermoreWord adding more points
- henceFor that reason
- thereforeFor that reason
indeed · in other words · however · thus · first · first of all · connectives · in addition · as a result · conjunction · because · nevertheless · linkers · moreover · cohesion · since · next · then
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grammatical function
linking wordsnouns
Words naming entities
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