Sophisticated Transitions Vocabulary

as a further matter; besides

“The plan is expensive. Moreover, it's unlikely to succeed.”

in addition; besides

“The evidence is compelling. Furthermore, it's irrefutable.”

in spite of that; notwithstanding

“The task was difficult. Nevertheless, she persevered.”

in spite of what has just been said

“The odds were against him. Nonetheless, he succeeded.”

in spite of; although

“Notwithstanding the risks, they proceeded with the plan.”

until now or until the point in question

“The hitherto unknown artist gained sudden fame.”

before now; previously

“The company faced challenges heretofore unseen.”

from this time on; from now on

“Henceforth, all meetings will be recorded.”

by that means; as a result of that

“He resigned, thereby ending the controversy.”

by which; through which

“They created a system whereby complaints could be tracked.”

in which; in what way

“This is the situation wherein we find ourselves.”

immediately after which

“She made the announcement, whereupon chaos ensued.”

to the extent that

“Insofar as the law permits, we will proceed.”

considering that; since

“Inasmuch as you have apologized, I will forgive you.”

in an opposite way; on the other hand

“The rich got richer. Conversely, the poor got poorer.”

as another option or possibility

“We could wait. Alternatively, we could proceed now.”

in a way that matches or relates to something

“Demand increased, and prices rose correspondingly.”

as a result; therefore

“He failed to prepare, and consequently, he failed.”

in a way that is appropriate; consequently

“The situation changed, and we adjusted accordingly.”

after a particular thing has happened

“He was arrested and subsequently released on bail.”

as a result or consequence of this; therefore

“He is the eldest son and thus heir to the estate.”

as a consequence; for this reason

“The roads were covered in ice; hence it was not safe to drive.”