Connectors of Sequence Words List In English | Linking Words
Learn Connectors or linking words in English. This lesson contains connectors of sequence, connectors of contrast, and connectors of similarity.
Connectors of Sequence Words
Connectors enable us to connect words or phrases. There is a wide range of connectors and each of them has a different function. Connectors can express:
- addition
- time
- sequence
- contrast
- condition
- reason
- result
In This lesson, we’ll talk about only 3 Connectors words List, Sequence, Contrast, and Similarity.
Connectors of Sequence Words List:
- First of all
- By the time
- Eventually
- At last
- At the end
- Furthermore
- Further
- Moreover
- Another
- In addition
- Also
- In conclusion
- To summarize
- Firstly
- Secondly
- Thirdly
- Later
- Then
- Subsequently
- Next
- Afterward
- And
- In the end
- Soon
- First
- Second
- Third
- Finally
- Meanwhile
- After
- Before
Here are two more Examples of Connectors Words, Connectors of Contrast and Connectors of Similarity.
HOWEVER:
- This restaurant has the best kitchen in town. However, their staff is quite rude.
NEVERTHELESS:
- I was in so much pain I didn’t want to get up in the morning. Nevertheless, I went to football practice as usual.
IN CONTRAST
- House prices have gone up this year. In contrast, car prices seem to be stagnating.
NONETHELESS
- I don’t think Sean has serious behavioral problems. Nonetheless, I’ll talk to him first thing in the morning.
YET
- I’ve asked you a thousand times not to leave your dirty socks on the floor. Yet, you keep doing it.
ON THE OTHER HAND
- England has the best language schools. On the other hand, it has the worst weather.
BY COMPARISON
- Going out with Jim has its risks. By comparison, being with Tim is as easy as falling off a log.
ON THE CONTRARY
- I don’t hate Jim. On the contrary, I’m rather fond of him.
INSTEAD
- I didn’t want to take a side in the argument. Instead, I put my headphones on and listened to some smooth jazz.
IN ANY CASE
- I was thinking of going round Jim’s place. In any case, I haven’t been invited.
ALL THE SAME
- Yes, he’s very good-looking. All the same, I don’t think you should go out with him.
SIMILARITY
ALSO
- I want to talk to Prince Harry when I’m in England. Also, I want to meet his sister-in-law.
LIKEWISE
- You can’t give your phone number to every man who asks for it. Likewise, you can’t go out with everyone who fancies you.
SIMILARLY
- You’re not allowed to use your phone here. Similarly, you have to switch it off when you’re in the library.
CORRESPONDINGLY
- She’s an excellent photographer. Correspondingly, her paintings are works of art.
IN THE SAME WAY
- Cutting down on sugar will help you lose weight. In the same way, doing more exercise will help you get rid of a few kilos.
