These connective words are awesome, but they won’t help you if you are seeing them for the first time and don’t know how to use them in a sentence. So now, I am repeating the whole list – with examples, where appropriate.

Addition
in addition
In addition, I would like to point out that my neighbor is disturbing me late at night.
and similarly
Your life will change forever and similarly, your whole family will feel the change.
likewise
Some people have little time for a hobby, and have likewise little will to get one.
as well as
Beauty, as well as smarts, is a remarkable quality
besides
We aren’t friends. Besides, I don’t feel it’s my place to set him straight.
furthermore
Computers are getting faster and faster these days; furthermore, their cost is getting lower and lower.
also
moreover
I’ve wanting a change for a long time, moreover, I feel I deserve one.
and then too
not only … but also
Not only this product is good for your hair, but also for the whole body.

Sequence
first(ly) initially
Initially, you would start putting a plan together.
second(ly)
to begin with
To begin with, you will need to commit a portion of your time to studying.
then
next
earlier/later
Later on there comes a stage when your skills are put to a test.
after this/that
following this/that

Consequence
as a result
I studied well and as a result, I got a high score.
thus
so
therefore
I was younger and therefore, less experienced.
consequently
it follows that
thereby
I upset my friend, thereby causing her pain.
eventually
then in that case
admittedly
Admittedly, he is the smartest person I know.

Contrast
however
The book is expensive, however it’s worth it.
on the other hand
She says she feels fine, on the other hand, her face is pale and she doesn’t look healthy.
despite
in spite of
In spite of the difficulties, the task was completed.
though
He still insists, though he knows that won’t do any good.
although
but
on the contrary
The music didn’t lift her spirit, on contrary, it made her feel weak and vulnerable again.
otherwise
yet instead of
He felt unwelcome, yet instead of leaving, he stayed.
rather
Eggs for breakfast is not a good idea, I would rather have some toast.
whereas
He was her true love, whereas for him she was just another girlfriend.
nonetheless
While they didn’t trust each other, nonetheless they worked together for many years.
even though
compared with
in contrast
alternatively