Transition signals – also called linkers, linking devices, discourse connectors or cohesive devices – are words or phrases used in writing or speaking to help the reader understand the links between ideas. Examples are 'However', 'Moreover', and 'For
Transitional words and phrases help make a piece of writing flow better and connect one idea to the next. Because there's more than one way to connect ideas, there are many types of transitional phrases to show a variety of relationships. View several transition words and examples of phrases used in sentences, paragraphs and essays.
