What are transition words?

Transition words are words or phrases that are used to connect and organize ideas in writing or speech. They help to create coherence and logical flow in the text, indicating relationships between different parts or sentences. Transition words can be used to show addition, concession, condition, comparison, contrast, explanation, emphasis, illustration, and other relationships between ideas. Examples of transition words include: however, therefore, furthermore, in addition, on the other hand, for example, in conclusion, and so on.