Connect two nodes for clarification of the relationship.
Examples
| Verb | Linking Phrase(s) | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledges | Although, Even so, However | Recognizes a counterpoint |
| Adds | Also, Additionally, Furthermore, In addition, Moreover | Adds information |
| Assumes | Generally, Typically | Indicates an assumption |
| Clarifies | In other words, That is | Explains further |
| Compares | Conversely, In comparison | Is like, Is unlike |
| Complexifies | Although it may seem, Even though | Introduces complexity |
| Conditions | If… then, Provided that | Sets a condition |
| Concludes | In conclusion, Ultimately, To conclude | Draws a final decision |
| Contrasts | However, In contrast, On the contrary | Differentiates |
| Emphasizes | Indeed, In fact | Stresses importance |
| Exemplifies | For example, Such as, To illustrate | Provides examples |
| Causes | As a result, Consequently, Hence | Shows an effect |
| Infers | It can be inferred that | Draws a conclusion |
| Implies | This implies | Suggests a meaning |
| Indicates | This indicates | Points to something |
| Justifies | For these reasons | Provides justification |
| Presents | Alternatively, On the other hand | Offers a different perspective |
| Results | As a consequence, Accordingly, Thus | Shows an outcome |
| Sequences | Before, Initially, Subsequently, After | Indicates order |
| Simulates | Likewise, Similarly | Indicates similarity |
| Speculates | It is possible that, It may be the case that | Suggests uncertainty |
| Summarizes | In summary, To summarize, Overall | Provides a concise conclusion |
Synonyms
Additive Linking Phrases
- Furthermore
- Moreover
- Additionally
- Also
- Besides
- In addition
- As well as
- Not only… but also
- Likewise
- Similarly
- Plus
- Together with
- Along with
- In conjunction with
- Furthermore
Causal Linking Phrases
- Because
- Due to
- As a result
- Consequently
- Therefore
- Hence
- Thus
- For this reason
- Accordingly
- As such
- Resulting in
- Causing
- Leading to
Adversative (Contrast) Linking Phrases
- However
- Nonetheless
- Nevertheless
- On the other hand
- In contrast
- Yet
- But
- Whereas
- Conversely
- Despite this
- Although
- Even though
- Notwithstanding
- Alternatively
Comparative Linking Phrases
- Similarly
- Likewise
- Just as
- In the same way
- Compared to
- Just like
- Equally
- In comparison
- Like
- As with
Sequential Linking Phrases
- First
- Second
- Third
- Next
- Then
- Finally
- Subsequently
- Afterward
- Previously
- Following that
- At first
- Initially
- In the beginning
- Thereafter
Exemplification Linking Phrases
- For example
- For instance
- Such as
- Including
- Specifically
- In particular
- To illustrate
- Namely
- As an example
- To demonstrate
- As seen in
- Like
Clarifying Linking Phrases
- In other words
- That is to say
- To clarify
- Specifically
- To put it another way
- Namely
- To specify
- In simpler terms
- To explain
Conclusive Linking Phrases
- In conclusion
- To summarize
- Ultimately
- In summary
- All in all
- Overall
- Finally
- As a final point
- To conclude
- In short
- Wrapping up
- In closing
Purposeful Linking Phrases
- In order to
- So that
- For the purpose of
- Aimed at
- To achieve
- With the aim of
- In pursuit of
- For the sake of
Conditional Linking Phrases
- If
- Provided that
- Unless
- In case
- As long as
- On the condition that
- If only
- Assuming that
Temporal Linking Phrases
- Meanwhile
- At the same time
- Simultaneously
- Before
- After
- While
- During
- Instantaneously
- Any time
- Once
- Previously
Interrogative Linking Phrases
- What if
- How about
- Why not
- Could it be that
- Is it possible that
Emphatic Linking Phrases
- Indeed
- In fact
- Certainly
- Undoubtedly
- Clearly
- Obviously
- Without a doubt
- It is true that
Speculative Linking Phrases
- Perhaps
- Maybe
- It is possible that
- Possibly
- Conceivably
- It could be that
Summary Linking Phrases
- In brief
- To summarize
- To recap
- Summing up
- In essence