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Transition words and phrases

Words or phrases to help sequence ideas or transition between sentences or paragraphs rst... second... third... in the rst place... also... lastly after afterwards as soon as at rst at last before before long nally in the meantime later meanwhile next soon then

Words or phrases to show location above across around behind beside between in back of in front of inside near outside over under

Words or phrases to show time while meanwhile soon then after second today later next tomorrow afterward as soon as before now next week about when suddenly during until yesterday nally

Words or phrases to indicate more information besides furthermore in addition in fact

Words or phrases to help conclude a piece of writing in conclusion nally lastly to sum up

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