What are some transition words that show distinctions?

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Transition words that show distinctions help clarify contrasts or highlight differences between ideas. Here are some examples:

  1. However
  2. On the other hand
  3. In contrast
  4. Conversely
  5. Nevertheless
  6. Instead
  7. Yet
  8. Although
  9. While
  10. Unlike
  11. Though
  12. Differently
  13. Albeit
  14. Whereas
  15. In comparison

These words and phrases can effectively signal to readers that you are discussing contrasting points or drawing distinctions between concepts.