Moreover is the next level up from furthermore. Also is simple addition, furthermore is addition and advancing an argument, whereas moreover is addition, advancing an argument, and indicating that the added reason is of a different kind than previously furnished reasons. Besides is the next level up from moreover. Besides signals that the game is over.
It suggests that you are concluding one arena of argument and moving to a different ball park altogether. It can suggest that even if the entire previous argument were completely wrong, you should accept he conclusion for this other reason that might even render the previous discussion moot. Person 2: No. Burger King is gross. Burger King is disgusting. I get sick every time I eat at Burger King. In need of transitions Person 1: Should we stop at Burger King?
Awkward transitions Person 1: Should we stop at Burger King? Burger King is gross and disgusting. Furthermore , I get sick every time I eat there. Excellent transitions No. Also excellent We can synthesize all this into a more scientific example:. Some researchers think that phenomenon X can be explained by principle Y. We disagree and suggest that principle Z is the better explanation. This MNO is moreover supported by results from researcher W.
Besides , principle Y is also inconsistent with scenario PQR, which is often the case in other settings, whereas principle Z is consistent with both with the scenario here and with scenario PQR. Transition words like also , furthermore , moreover , and besides convey real meaning to the reader and make the task of understanding a manuscript easier — please use these words correctly! Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
Skip to content Home — welcome! Trusler illustrates the differences by providing a passage: For a state to support itself, those who govern should be moderate; those who ought to obey, governable; furthermore , the laws should be judicious.
ALSO: Also carries the same meaning as and and too. Example Evaluation of usage I like green. I also like blue. Correct I like green. I like blue also. Awkward I like green and blue. I like blue, too. Correct You like green? I like green too. I also like green. Correct You and I both like green!
I, too , like green. Awkward I like green. Furthermore , I like blue. Very awkward I like green. I furthermore like blue. Moreover , I like blue. I moreover like blue. Besides , I like blue. Very akward We did XRD experiments. Also , we did FTIR experiments. Correct We did XRD experiments. Furthermore , we did FTIR experiments. Very awkward We did XRD experiments. Moreover , we did FTIR experiments.
Above all, indeed, truly, of course, certainly, surely, in fact, really, in truth, again, besides, also, furthermore, in addition. Specifically, especially, in particular, to explain, to list, to enumerate, in detail, namely, including.
For example, for instance, to illustrate, thus, in other words, as an illustration, in particular. Consequence or Result. So that, with the result that, thus, consequently, hence, accordingly, for this reason, therefore, so, because, since, due to, as a result, in other words, then.
Therefore, finally, consequently, thus, in short, in conclusion, in brief, as a result, accordingly. For this purpose, to this end, with this in mind, with this purpose in mind, therefore. Transitional Words and Phrases Updated lists by Joanna Taraba printable version here This page only provides a list of transitional words; be certain you understand their meanings before you use them. Example of unclear transition: The characters in Book A face a moral dilemma.
Improved transition: The characters in Book A face a moral dilemma, a contested inheritance. Examples of Transitions: Illustration Thus, for example, for instance, namely, to illustrate, in other words, in particular, specifically, such as. Contrast On the contrary, contrarily, notwithstanding, but, however, nevertheless, in spite of, in contrast, yet, on one hand, on the other hand, rather, or, nor, conversely, at the same time, while this may be true.
Addition And, in addition to, furthermore, moreover, besides, than, too, also, both-and, another, equally important, first, second, etc. Time After, afterward, before, then, once, next, last, at last, at length, first, second, etc.
Space At the left, at the right, in the center, on the side, along the edge, on top, below, beneath, under, around, above, over, straight ahead, at the top, at the bottom, surrounding, opposite, at the rear, at the front, in front of, beside, behind, next to, nearby, in the distance, beyond, in the forefront, in the foreground, within sight, out of sight, across, under, nearer, adjacent, in the background.
Concession Although, at any rate, at least, still, thought, even though, granted that, while it may be true, in spite of, of course. Similarity or Comparison Similarly, likewise, in like fashion, in like manner, analogous to.
Emphasis Above all, indeed, truly, of course, certainly, surely, in fact, really, in truth, again, besides, also, furthermore, in addition. Details Specifically, especially, in particular, to explain, to list, to enumerate, in detail, namely, including.
Examples For example, for instance, to illustrate, thus, in other words, as an illustration, in particular.
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