Essential Transition Phrases for Compare and Contrast Essays
- To compare: 'Similarly', 'Just like', 'In the same way', 'Both', 'Alike', 'In comparison'
- To contrast: 'On the other hand', 'However', 'In contrast', 'Whereas', 'But', 'Unlike'
- To show additional comparison: 'Also', 'Furthermore', 'Moreover', 'Equally important', 'In addition'
- To emphasize difference: 'Conversely', 'In opposition', 'On the contrary', 'Alternatively', 'In contrast to'
- To provide examples: 'For example', 'For instance', 'Such as', 'In particular'
- To indicate a shift or change in topic: 'Next', 'Then', 'Afterward', 'Subsequently'
- To summarize: 'In conclusion', 'To sum up', 'In short', 'To recap'