What are good transition words to start a paragraph?

Good transition words and phrases to start a paragraph depend on the purpose of the paragraph and how it relates to the previous one.

Transition words to start a paragraph
Function of paragraph Transition word examples
Introducing a point to begin with, first of all, first (or second or third)
Building on a previous point furthermore, to illustrate, considering x, on the subject of x, similarly, consequently, returning to x
Contrasting with a previous point however, in contrast, on the other hand

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