transition words - english
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Transition WordsTransition Words
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Transition WordsTransition Words
Transitions words are used to connect words, phrases, and clauses.
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How they use..How they use..Transitions are phrases or words used to connect
one idea to the next
Transitions also show the relationship within a paragraph (or within a sentence) between the main idea and the support the other ideas
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ExceptionExceptionThese words help you move to an idea that
counters an earlier idea
-aside from, barring, beside, except, exception, excluding, exclusive of, other than, outside of, save.
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aside fromaside fromMeaning: Apart from• To or on one side Sentence:Aside from his London office, he has
property in several African capitals.
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Exclusive OfExclusive OfMeaning• not taking into account
Sentence:• All foods are included in the price, exclusive of any alcoholic drinks ordered from the bar.
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barringbarringMeaning: Excepting except for
Sentence: Barring accidents, I'll be there.
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besidebesideMeaning: at the side of next toSentence:She was given a scholarship besides the
award. No one besides the owner could control the angry dog.
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ExceptExceptMeaning:• not including (someone or something)• To leave out
Sentence:• The stores will be open daily except Sundays.
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other thanother thanMeaning: With the exception of except for besidesSentence:Other than one sister, she has no close
relatives
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outside ofoutside ofMeaning:aside from
Sentence:Outside of that project you don't like, I
don't think you have many choices.
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SaveSave
Meaning: To keep (something) from being lost or
wasted
Sentence:She saved a tense situation by staying
calm.
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ExemplifyingExemplifying
To show (something) very clearlyTo show or illustrate by example - chiefly, especially, for instance, in
particular, markedly, namely, particularly, including, specifically, such as.
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chieflychieflyMeaning:Entirely mainly
Sentence:The complaints were chiefly about slow service.An actor who is famous chiefly for her first
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especiallyespeciallyMeaning:degree deserving of special emphasis particularly
Sentence:The children enjoyed the zoo; especially they liked the monkeys.
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for instancefor instanceMeaning:for sometimeoccurrence
Sentence:He often eats strange foods. For
instance, he once ate cow brain.You should apply in the first instance to the personnel manage
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in particularin particularMeaning:Of relating to especially
Sentence:I love fruit. In particular I like bananas,
pineapple, and berries.
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markedlymarkedlyMeaning:noticeable conspicuous prominentSentence:The player's height provides a very
makedly advantage on the basketball court.
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namelynamelyMeaning:
Sentence:
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particularlyparticularlyMeaning:
Sentence:
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includingincludingMeaning:
Sentence: I like to travel. Specifically, I enjoy places
with old cathedrals.
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specificallyspecificallyMeaning:
Sentence: I like to travel. Specifically, I enjoy places
with old cathedrals.
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Such asSuch asMeaning:
Sentence: I like to travel. Specifically, I enjoy places
with old cathedrals.
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GeneralizingGeneralizing
to state an opinion about a larger group that is based on a smaller number of people or things within that group
-Ordinarily, as a rule, as usual, for the most part, Usually, Generally,
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As a ruleAs a ruleMeaning:Usuallynot alwaysSentence: This rule was absolute ,we forbade
ourselves from divulging so much as a hint to anyone.
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as usualas usualMeaning:As commonly habitually happens
Sentence:As usual, he was right.
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for the most part for the most part Meaning:in most cases usuallySentence: For the most part, the class is enjoying
geometry.I like working here for the most part.
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OrdinarilyOrdinarilyMeaning:in a normal way
Sentence:Ordinarily he'd feel guilty about
deception, but in this case the ends did justify the means.
This was what is ordinarily termed the bank crisis of 1893.
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GenerallyGenerallyMeaning:in most casesusuallySentence: Sara was easy to talk to and his
conversation generally led her in the direction she needed to go.
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UsuallyUsuallyMeaning:under normal conditions generally
Sentence:They usually run when they hear you are
coming.
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