Contrast or Opposition:
* But: A simple and direct way to introduce a contrasting point.
* Yet: Similar to "but," but often implies a stronger contrast.
* Nevertheless: A more formal and emphatic way to introduce a contrasting point.
* Nonetheless: Similar to "nevertheless," but slightly less formal.
* Still: Used to indicate that something remains true despite a previous statement.
* On the other hand: Introduces a different perspective or contrasting point.
* Conversely: Indicates a direct opposite or contrasting idea.
* In contrast: Similar to "conversely," but less formal.
* Despite this: Emphasizes that a statement holds true despite a previous statement.
* In spite of this: Similar to "despite this," but slightly less formal.
Adding Information:
* Also: Introduces additional information.
* Furthermore: Introduces additional information that reinforces the previous point.
* Moreover: Similar to "furthermore," but often emphasizes the importance of the additional information.
* Besides: Used to introduce additional information that is not necessarily related to the previous point.
Transitioning:
* Therefore: Indicates a conclusion or consequence.
* Accordingly: Similar to "therefore," but often implies a more direct relationship between the previous statement and the current one.
* Consequently: Similar to "therefore" and "accordingly," but often emphasizes the negative consequences of a previous statement.
* Thus: Indicates a summary or conclusion.
The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the message you want to convey.