Listing Ideas

First,…Second,…Third/Finally,…

Due to its simplicity it is not recommended to use ‘third’ in writing unless in a particularly formal document.

First,…Furthermore/Moreover,…Finally,……

Use finally if the list is complete. Don’t use it if you want to imply there are other reasons that you do not have the time/space on which to comment.

To begin,…Following that,…To conclude,…

This list describes a progression (i.e. a process)

Alternative ways to say ‘and/also’

On top of this,…

As well as that,…

Additionally,…

Furthermore….

Moreover….

Alternative ways to say ‘but/however’

That said,…

On the other hand….

Conversely….