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Discourse Markers & Cohesion

Linking ideas in formal writing and speech

Additive markers add information

Furthermore moreover in addition additionally.

📊 Discourse markers by function
Function Markers
addition furthermore / moreover / in addition
contrast however / nevertheless / on the other hand
result therefore / consequently / as a result
concession although / even though / despite
exemplify for instance / for example / such as
💬 Examples
The plan is cost-effective. Furthermore it is easy to implement.
furthermore adds a second supporting point
📝 furthermore adds a point
It is fast. Moreover it is reliable.
moreover adds another strong point
📝 moreover in formal writing
Contrast markers introduce opposing ideas

However nevertheless on the other hand.

💬 Examples
It is expensive. However it is worth it.
however introduces an opposing idea
📝 however contrasts
She is young. Nevertheless she is very experienced.
nevertheless = in spite of that
📝 nevertheless = despite that
Result markers show logical consequence

Therefore consequently as a result thus.

💬 Examples
It rained. Therefore the match was cancelled.
therefore shows a logical consequence
📝 therefore shows result
She studied hard. As a result she passed.
the result follows logically from the cause
📝 as a result = consequence