List of 300 Cohesion Markers in the English Language

A List of Clause and Idea Connectors in the English Language Organized According to Text and Discourse Function:


declaring a possibility; what may be the case/true:

perhaps; maybe; possibly; It would be nice if (SV=Order of Subject 1st + Verb 2nd); (Once more,) There's an outside chance that SV; It is likely (that) SV;

reviewing extreme possibilities/citing the limits of possibility:

whether (by)...., or (by)....., (SV); In the worst case, (SV), In the best case/scenario, (SV);

giving/introducing similarities; comparing; liking to; simile:

likewise; similarly; in the same way; including; For the same reason, SV; In fact, ...;

for introducing and giving examples/instances/cases of; for particularizing:

to) highlight(s) this/that; this...(as) shown by....; Take....as an/for example/instance:...; Take the case of.....; Take the example of (S)(SV); for example/instance; To give/show/cite an example:....; such as; like; as; Here is a/an illustrative/good/worthy/fitting /fine example/instance/case/illustration/ case of this/that/ (S); A/One quick/succinct example: .....; If you take/consider/look at S, SV; For/As a quick reference/good example (of this/that/it), (please) consider/use S; Look at S; Try to imagine S.; You've probably already guessed (that)...; So every ____ is (a case/ an instance/example of) _____ as well;

stating an approximation; intentionally providing inaccuracies; simplifying magnitude/glossing over details; for averaging; for understating or overstating magnitude:

about; approximately; crudely; Roughly speaking, SV; More or less, SV; Somewhere in the neighborhood of HM (how much); Mainly, SV; As a rule (of thumb), SV; For the most part, SV; To a considerable/great degree/extent, ...;

giving the essence of a matter; speaking in brief terms; stating something concisely: (Also see summary and conclusion.)

basically; in essence; essentially; for the most part; Simply put, (SV; Concisely (put), (SV); Put/Stated concisely, (SV); Primarily, SV; In short, (SV); Basically, SV; And/So there you have it, (restatement)...; As you can see,...(SV); This permits us to see... (fact); This leads us to its key feature/attribute/benefit/use,...(S); You can see this in (its)key attribute/essential aspect, i.e.,(its)...(S);

announcing a discovery; providing news; giving new discoveries and also surprises:

Realizing that, SV; discovered; remarkably; found out; it so happens that); resultantly; as a result; I/he/they/we realized (that) SV; In fact, SV; It would appear (that); the/our/his/her/their findings/discovery/report/information/
sources show(s)/indicate(s) (that)......; It remains to be seen if/whether/what ....; Of all things, ...(SV);

for attributing/showing the authorship/origin(s)of a matter; to declare a source/sources; to tell who created/originated something:

according to; as reported in; is/can be/should be attributed to; as
said/shown/stated/written/witnessed/reported by; as shown in; This/These
finding(s)/discovery(ies)/report(s)/information/source(s) show(s)/indicate(s) (that)......; through the use of (SV); According to (S), (SV); If you are interested in learning/finding out/experiencing/knowing more, I recommend (you see)...; ,as mentioned/referenced below/in...; ,(such as/as/like that/those) given in (references)...;

communicating the degree of importance of a matter; tell the significance of something; to weightiness or value something; declaring the import of something:

Above all, (SV); Most/More importantly, (SV); most/more significantly, (SV); What's most/more important is (that) (SV); What's worse, (SV); Even worse is the fact/case/matter/issue of:...; especially; (much) more (than); It is expedient/necessary/essential/vital (that) SV; Even more important/significant/amazing, SV; Even more important/significant/amazing is the fact that SV; Note (also) that ...; This is/these are the feature(s)/aspect(s)that best enable/facilitate/encourage ...; One/The/An advantage/purpose/benefit(s)of this ___ is that ...; A working definition of ___ is just/exactly that, i.e.,(restatement)...; This word/aspect/feature/benefit is important because it (does something)...; This is/These are of special interest to (users)... because it/they ...; This is/These are a widely known (parent/superordinate group/category)...; This/It is a useful, fun, interesting, productive, effective, benefitial, insightful, (etc.) way to (do something)...; It/This plays an important role in (doing something)...;

providing clarification by being more precise or specific; focusing on details; looking more minutely incidentally; after giving a statement, point, issue or opinion:

What's more/worse, (SV); more/most important; Specifically (speaking),... (SV); ,specifically,; ,that is,/, i.e.,; (What)I mean (is),... (SV); in other words; thus; namely/viz.; by the way; not......but (rather); is/It's even worse. ; The main/basic/essential idea/point is, (SV); What's essential/vital/most cogent/ useful/ intriguing/ important/crucial here is...; Most/more precisely (put/stated), (SV); precisely; most essentially; basically; (as) shown by; (as) indicated by; represented by/as; In this sense, (SV); In this case/connection/area of concern, (SV); You can see (here/in this)(that) ...(SV); Represented here is the advantage/benefit/situation)...(S); ___ plays an important/crucial role/part in ____ ;

describing something by its nature; declarating the typical elements of something; giving the general character of a matter:

implicit/inherent in (S's) nature/character is.....; Implicitly, (SV); Inherently, (SV); (Quite) naturally, (SV); by virtue of (the/its/our/her/their/the/these/this) (S); Essentially, ...(SV); Succinctly/Concisely put, ...(SV); Essentially (put), ...(SV); This is its key feature/benefit/purpose/advantage.;

being concise/succinct (Also see essence is:...;

The fact is that (SV); The bottom line; To come to the point, (SV); In
and summarizing) essence, (SV); basically;

stating time limits; period specification; temporal boundaries:

(covering/lasting) from.......to/until.....; lasting/continuing to/until/till..........; beginning/starting/commencing at; starting at/on; starting......until; By the time (SV); Then (SV); Most of the time, (SV); During this time, (SV); During the time (that) (SV); Upon hearing this, SV; Not long before/after, SV;

stating a necessity/ nonalternative; matters required:

When these/certain/the following for conditions are met, you/we have/call it;
No matter how.....; the fact is....; to put it simply; Simply put/stated, (SV); either way, (SV); Basically, (SV); primarily, (SV); essentially, (SV); on the other hand, (SV); and only then (VS); It is essential/necessary/expedient (that) SV;

showing reoccurance (not necessarily related matters of time):

usually, (SV); frequently, (SV); rarely, (SV); sometimes, (SV); Periodically, to (SV); Occasionally, (SV); So, again, SV; Once again, SV; At times/sometimes, SV;

declaring exceptions:

but the/one trouble/problem (with this/that) is...; nonetheless; nevertheless; on the other hand; unless; however; but; Another way it could go/be is....; But remember, (SV); In most cases, (SV); (and) only then (VS=Order of Verb 1st and Subject 2nd); Only in this/such a case (VS); There are exceptions:......; But if you (instead) say/said/consider(ed)....., then (SV); On the other hand, SV; Be that as it may, SV; In some cases/instances, SV; But the troubles is, SV; Elsewhere, SV; Other than S/SV;

indicating a contingency/alternative:

in case (of); otherwise; the fact is; (but) if not.........(then).........; primarily; in the event that (SV); There's an outside chance that SV; In this case, SV; In such a case/continguency, SV; Elsewhere, SV;

declaring or indicating a matter with deliberate imprecision or subtleness for the purpose of courtesy, tact, secrecy, understatement; showing reservation; using a euphemism:

It is said (that) (SV); Then again, (SV); It would appear (that) (SV); To put/say
it delicately/politely, (SV); If I were to put/say/state it cautiously, (I could/would say)......; (In order) To be polite/respectful; It would appear (that) (SV);

showing/displaying regret; indicating misgivings or disappointment:

regretably; It is regretable (to say) (so), but SV; Sorry to say, but SV; With
regret we/she/they/I (have/had to) report/state/tell/present (that) SV; (But) alas, (SV); It would be nice if (SV), but alas, it/this/that/such is not the case:....; Realizing this/that, SV;

showing harmony exists in a matter or between related elements; indicating agreement:

is in agreement/harmony/keeping/line with (SV); as says (S); as reflected in (S); as borne out by (S); So says (S); ,much like ...(S)/(SV);

including more of something, or showing something in increased magnitude/amount/weight/significance/degree:

What's worse, (SV); Even worse, (SV); Even worse would be/is/was (the fact
that) (SV); This/That/It doesn't (even)compare with (S); This/That/It is nothing compared to (S); Not to be outdone, (SV); But that is trivial/insignificant/minor compared to S/the fact/idea/premise that SV; What's more, (SV); At the same time, SV; It would be better to/if/for SV; It would be better to/if/for SV; Moreso(?), SV; Moreover, SV; What's more (?), SV; Even more significant/important/ necessary/amazing is (the fact) (that) SV; Even more (so/significant/
necessary/startling), SV;

adding a diverse or additional choices or showing a contrast or alternative exists:

The corollary (to this/that) is; Alternatively, (SV); The converse (of
this/that) is; The obverse (of this/that)is; Conversely, (SV);Once more, (SV);
more......than.......;Otherwise, (SV); some.........., others......, still others; on the other hand; But there is another/a different kind of S, ....; Then again, SV; The flip side of the coin is (that) S/SV; But how/what about S/SV? Other than S/SV; Contrast this/that/it with S/SV; The fact (that) SV means (that) SV; In contrast,... (SV); A major difference between ____ and this/____ is (that)...(SV); ...is not necessarily/essentially the same/(a category);

showing correlation; agreement; harmony

The more (you/she/it)......the more
(you/she/it).......; Correspondingly, SV; In accordance with thie/that/it, SV;

showing at the same time/simultaneousness; indicating cooccurrence by (time reference); conjunction in time or in space:

at this moment; just then; while; during; simultaneous(ly); by now; Now that (SV); (and) only then (SV); (and) once you/he/she/it/they (SV); as long as; together with; By the time (SV); Then (SV); Not until (SV), can/do/should you (V); during the time that (SV); coincidentally; Associated/coinciding with this/that is; At the same time, (SV); During this, (SV); While this is happening/occuring/taking place/transpiring/unfolding, (SV); While doing so, (SV); In the same time and place, SV; At the same time/place, SV;

showing connection; indicating relatedness or that a matter is relative/related to something else:

in this respect; in this regard; with reference to this/that; in other respects; aside from this; in every respect; in the case of; in that case; including; At the same time, SV; In fact, ...(SV); As one/you/we might expect,...(SV); This leads (us)to another (key/important/relevant/noteworthy) feature/aspect of (category)/___.;

indicating a contrast; declaring opposites:

on the other hand; in/by contrast; instead of...., (this); contrastingly; On the other hand, SV; Contrary to this/that, SV; Contrariwise, SV; This/___ is not necessarily/essentially the same as (category)/this.;

for showing differences or opposition exists:

notwithstanding; but; however; Yet (SV); conversely; instead; nevertheless; nonetheless; In/By/As a contrast, (SV); despite this/that; oppositely; on the other hand; or; in opposition (to/is); At odds with this/that (.........) is/was; contrary to this/that is....; running counter to this/that is....; contrariwise; countering this/that is....; In the opposite way/manner, (SV); Normally, though, (SV); Although (SV);On the other hand, SV; Contrariwise, SV; Contrary to this/that, SV; Contrary to this/that is the fact that SV; This/___ is not necessarily/essentially the same as (category)/this.;

declaring intent/motive/stated reason:

for the purpose of (VC); with the intent stated purpose/goal to/of (VC); through the use of (S); For this reason, ... (consequence/aspect/effect/result/event/occurence);

declaring at minimum an implied connection of a cause to an effect or result, especially by indicating a purpose/ function/ reason/ intent/ motive/ prompt/ trigger/ physical antecedant:

for; because; since; due to; is a result of (S or SV); then (S) (SV); (So) For
reason this/these reason(s), (SV); on account of this; (just/only) because of .....; the more........., (resultingly,) the more.........; because of this/that; Owing to (this), (SV); by doing....., (thus)......; when(ever); once (SV); so...that (SV); due to...; otherwise, ...; as long as.....; There is a simple reason/cause (which can/could/should account for/explains) (this/that):...; Due to (the fact that( (SV); (S) is the consequence of; (S) is consequential to; (S) is due to (S)/(the fact that SV); The fact (that) SV means (that) SV; So if you V, then it must be/follow (that) SV; So, say, if you V, then S is true/the case/the result.; Realizing this/that (fact) (is true/the case), (then) SV; All of this/these facts/events/views have a (very) simple explanation/reason/purpose/cause, SV;

declaring an effect or a result; mentioning the consequences of something else; (Also, adding a consequence or implications:

(as a)result; resultingly; this shows; This indicates (that)........; It follows,
(SV); on this basis; Arising out of this/that (is); then; due to; as a consequence/result (of this/that); when; so that (SV); as long as.....(then) ....; in order to; in effect; Here is the result:...; The overall result/effect/consequences (of this/that) is/are....; At that point in time, (SV); In such a/that case, (SV); (And) Only then (VS); Arising out of this is S/that SV; What came/comes/will come out of that/this is S/SV; Why did this/that/such a thing happen/occur/take place? (Here's (why/the reason) why: SV.; For the same reason, SV; Consequently, SV; Because of this/that/it, SV; This/That?It is (the reason) why SV; The fact (that) SV means (that) SV; All of this/these facts/events lead up to S; For this reason, SV; These are the implications: SV; Since/If this/that/it is true, (then) SV; It shows that SW; So, if you V, (then) SV; So, if say, you V, then S is the case/is true; For the same reason, SV; Holding such a view, SV; Realizing this/that (fact) (is true/the case), (then) SV; The consequence is S/SV; In each/both/this/that/every case, SV; It follows that SV; In/With/Using such a view, SV;

asserting a matter to the contrary; contrariwise; anything to the contrary; stating a notable exception/difference/contrasting feature or case:

as a matter of fact; in despite/in spite of fact; be that as it may, ....; but (still/anyway); however; nonetheless; nevertheless; notwithstanding; anyhow;
anyway; anyhow at any rate; Although; though; despite; in spite of.....; That being so, (SV); Whereas SV, (therefore) SV; whether; while......., (still); In spite of (the fact that) (SV); (Yes.) Be that as it may, SV; Many/Most people believe/hold/ think/feel/are of the opinion (that) SV. If you do/But you should consider/look at/think about/compare S. If/After/Once/When and if you do, you may change your view/mind/opinion.; Be that as it may, SV; Quite the contrary, ...(SV);

making additions of/to something of any type; adding (Also see addition/ additionally/ correlation.)

and; and also; again; furthermore; In fact, ...(SV); Furthermore,...(SV);
moreover; What's more/worse, (SV);
similar matters Once more, (SV); once again; not
or restating any as/just/only/merely.......but (,also/In addition,...(SV) ; Addition(ally); ,besides.; along with; accompanied with/by; as well as; including; similarly, (SV); Now, (SV); Next (SV); It is impossible to stop here.; Besides (that),... (SV); Here is another.:....; Plus, (SV); on top of; On top of this/that, (SV); At the same time, SV; Besides this/that, SV;

making unexpected additions; adding unexpected material: (Also see surprise.)

Not (only/just/merely)......., but (also/in addition/additionally)....; between.... and...., otherwise...; Instead,(SV);

stepwise incrementing or showing the next step in the progress/processing of ideas:

In fact, (SV); (S) is, in fact,...; next; then (again), (SV); moreover; and only
then (VS);

presenting things in a logical or numerical order/ listing items sequentially; setting up an order of ending expectation:

first, first of all; second....; next; then; to begin with; finally; last(ly); last of all; at last; in the last case; in/at the

for nonspecific order/comparative ranking; listing nonnumerically:

first(ly); at first; in the beginning/end; then; What's more/worse; Once more;
most of all; later on; subsequently; subsequent to this/that; soon; thereupon; meanwhile; in the meantime; at/in the end; eventually; ultimately; finally;

in summary; distilled in thought: (Also, see summarizing.)

Simply stated/said/put, (SV); To condense; (To put it) In a nutshell;
succinctness and To encapsulate, (SV); In simple terms/words, (SV); Simply put, (SV); To come to the point, (SV); the most important part/thing is (S)/(SV)/(VC); In this sense (SV); In so many words, (SV); The idea is that (SV); very roughly (speaking), (S)/(SV); For now, though, this/that/it is all (that)(SV); Another way/means/manner of stating/saying/putting/explaining this is (by)(SV); Let's take a quick tour. (SV); Let's quickly review: (SV);

introducing a conclusion; for summary emphasis; wrapping up focus/discourse; recapping the major points of something:

concluding; ,in (In)conclusion; finally; ,as a conclusion; (So) There you have it:....; It then follows/It must be (that); Okay, then. SV; in such a case; To make a long story short, (SV); In short, SV; in other words; (So) It would appear (that) SV; that's how we/you/she/they/it ...; By now, you should/can/should be able to see/recognize (a pattern): ...; So there it is/you have it. SV; To wrap things up, SV;

for summarization purposes:

To make a long story short, SV; in short; In summary, SV; To paraphrase/reiterate/summarize:...; To sum (it) up:...; To put/say/state (it) another way:...; To recapitulate/recap:...; in other words; Briefly (put), SV;

stating absoluteness/ definiteness; extablishing the certainty, inflexibility, or absoluteness of a position/view:

of course; definitely, it is certain (that); It is apparent/obvious (that) (SV);
Very/Most likely, (SV); without doubt; doubtless;

expressing a matter with forthrightness or brashness, often for clarity, accuracy, directness or succinct assertiveness

To put/state/say it/things bluntly, (SV); To speak forthrightly, (SV); With all
showing confidence due respect, (SV); If I do say so myself, (SV); To come to the point, (SV); The point is: ....;

reaffirmation: (Also see reinforcement of an idea, point, or theme when there is some room for doubt.)

notwithstanding; nevertheless; anyway; anyhow; still; at any rate; yet; if (SV); if/should (SV), (then) all the better; as (we/she/I/they/you) said/reported/stated; nonetheless;

reinforcing/bolstering statements through repeating/restating them to reassure, show emphasis, or demonstrating confidence:

Once again/more, (SV); I want/would like to run that by you once again/more/one more time.; Let me also state/say that/this/it)...; One more time for audience/you/your benefit/hearing/our listeners' benefit, (SV); In other words, (SV); I tell you, SV;

stating the obviousness of/ease in understanding a matter:

It seems obvious/definite (that) (SV); obviously; clearly; As you can see, (SV); As you can see, (SV); The topic/idea/matter is clear: (SV);　It goes without saying: (that) (SV);

indicating matters are clear/apparent/evident/certain:

apparently; realizing that/this, the fact is, (SV); As if/though (SV); To all appearances, (SV); It would appear: (that) (SV); Of course, (SV); Obviously, (SV); (but) one thing is clear/evident/apparent: (SV); As you can see, (SV);

stating matters are nonapparent; saying that an matter is currently uncertain or an unresolved issue:

It remains to be seen if/whether/what ...; The jury is still out (deliberating) on this matter/issue/one.; Let's/We will/we must/we have to/we should wait and see.;

showing surprise; indicating a matter is unexpected or in an unexpected form:

Interestingly, (SV); Remarkably, (SV); Believe it or not, (SV); Surprisingly, (SV); Contrary to what we/you would expect, SV; At odds with current opinion/views (on the subject/matter), SV; However, here's something (surprising/strange/unexpected);

showing nonsurprise/nonchalance/haught/something is as expected/predictable/predicted/foreseen:

It doesn't seem absurd (to me)(that)(SV); not surprisingly; (It is) No surprise (that) (SV); it would appear; understandably

indicating familiarily; showing a matter is commonly known to at least some people/audience/group:

It is not unusual/uncommon to say/read/hear/be told (that) (SV); Frequently heard/stated/said/cited is:.........; one/we/I often hears/reads; Often heard/stated/said/cited is.....; Most often, (SV); By now, you/we can/should be able to/should see (a pattern) (developing); In manycases/circumstances/ situations/ places/ instances/examples, (SV); Many times, we hear/read/know/find (SV);

indicating a matter/ statement/ is likely an issue/controversial; introducting unsettled disputes and issues:

There is some doubt (as to); possibly; maybe; perhaps; there is some controversy/disagreement as to/regarding/concerning/surrounding/ about S; It is not clear as to/whether/if/that SV; In some people's view, SV; To some (people). SV; What's undecided/unclear/controversial is: (SV); A final caution: (SV); At issue is (S);

introducing opinions; signalling that a statement is of a subjective nature; worthy of individual interpretation/assessment/determination:

I/he/she think(s)/thought (that); in my/his/their view; my/her/their idea
........is....; it is said; I/she/they/we/only an believe/think/feel/say; Some (people) feel/think/believe/say/perceive/are of the persuasion/opinion/view that (SV); it's doubtful/uncertain/equivocal/questionable/suspect that/whether/as to/about.....; To me/us/him/them, SV; In my/our/his/their opinion/view, SV;

recommending/giving advice/suggestions:

I/we/she/they suggest/recommend/(that) SV; I/we think/believe/feel (that) the best thing to do is (to) V; I/we think/ believe/feel/suggest what you/they/he should/ought to do is (to) V; Perhaps you/he/she/we/they/I should/ought to SV;

for making a minimal assertion; for politely or softly offering any essential elements; for highly technical understatement or minimum statement purposes:

at least; at minimum; minimally; The bottom line (is); essentially; To give just the essential element(s), SV; Reduced to the essentials, SV; briefly (speaking/stated); To put it tersely/concisely, SV; in a nutshell; in short; The short of it is, SV; To sum up, SV; To condense/make brief, SV; Succinctly (said/stated/put), SV; To cut to the chase, SV; To give the essentials, SV; To make it/things brief, SV;

giving self-reinforcement at the end of discourse; for recapitulation and rephrasing purposes; to wrap up a presentation with a purpose of final emphasis

(So/Now/Well,) there you have it.; (So/Well,) that's about (the gist of) it.; (So/Now/Well,) That's it in a nutshell.; (So/Now/Well,) You (probably) get the (main) idea.;