Discourse markers for structuring an argument

Linking words and phrases for conceding, contrasting, concluding and adding points in essays and debates.

20 cardsby Grove EnglishAdded 9 Oct 2026

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notwithstanding
in spite of (formal)
несмотря на, вопреки
nonetheless
in spite of what has just been said
тем не менее, однако
albeit
although; used before an adjective, adverb or short phrase
хотя и, пусть и
hence
for this reason; that is why
следовательно, отсюда
thereby
as a result of this action
тем самым, таким образом
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- to that end
- by the same token
- on the face of it
- to all intents and purposes
- be that as it may
- in light of
- insofar as
- with regard to
- that said
- by and large
- conversely
- in the same vein
- admittedly
- needless to say
- first and foremost