Sophisticated Transitions Vocabulary

as a further matter; besides

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

Origin: Middle English: from `more` + `over`, literally `more over (and above)`

in addition; besides

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

Origin: Old English: from `further` + `more`, meaning `in addition` or `to a greater extent`

in spite of that; notwithstanding

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

Origin: Middle English: from `never the less`, meaning `not any the less` or `none the less`

in spite of what has just been said

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

Origin: Middle English: from `none the less`, meaning `not any the less` or `nevertheless`

in spite of; although

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

Origin: Middle English: from `not` + `withstanding` (present participle of withstand), meaning `not opposing`

until now or until the point in question

“The hitherto unknown artist gained sudden fame.”

Origin: Middle English: from `hither` (to this place) + `to`, meaning `up to this point`

before now; previously

“The company faced challenges heretofore unseen.”

Origin: Middle English: from `here` + `to` + `fore` (before), meaning `before this time`

from this time on; from now on

“Henceforth, all meetings will be recorded.”

Origin: Middle English: from `hence` (from here) + `forth` (forward), meaning `from this time forward`

by that means; as a result of that

“He resigned, thereby ending the controversy.”

Origin: Old English: from `there` + `by`, meaning `by that means` or `in connection with that`

by which; through which

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

Origin: Middle English: from `where` + `by`, meaning `by which` or `by what means`

in which; in what way

“This is the situation wherein we find ourselves.”

Origin: Old English: from `where` + `in`, meaning `in which place` or `in what respect`

immediately after which

“She made the announcement, whereupon chaos ensued.”

Origin: Middle English: from `where` + `upon`, meaning `upon which` or `immediately after which`

to the extent that

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

Origin: Latin: from `in` + `so` + `far`, meaning `to such extent`

considering that; since

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

Origin: Middle English: from `in` + `as` + `much`, meaning `to the extent that` or `seeing that`

in an opposite way; on the other hand

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

Origin: Latin conversus: from `convertere` (to turn around), meaning `in an opposite manner`

as another option or possibility

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

Origin: Latin alternatus: from `alternare` (to do by turns), from `alter` (other), meaning `by turns`

in a way that matches or relates to something

“Demand increased, and prices rose correspondingly.”

Origin: Latin correspondere: from `cor-` (together) + `respondere` (to answer), meaning `in a matching manner`

as a result; therefore

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

Origin: Latin consequens: from `consequi` (to follow closely), from `com-` (together) + `sequi` (to follow)

in a way that is appropriate; consequently

“The situation changed, and we adjusted accordingly.”

Origin: Old French acorder: from Latin `ad-` (to) + `cor` (heart), meaning `in accordance with`

after a particular thing has happened

“He was arrested and subsequently released on bail.”

Origin: Latin subsequens: from `subsequi` (to follow after), from `sub-` (close to) + `sequi` (to follow)

as a result or consequence of this; therefore

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

Origin: Old English: from `thus`, meaning `in this way` or `to this extent`

as a consequence; for this reason

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

Origin: Middle English hennes: from Old English `heonan` (from here), meaning `from this place or time`