Word for giving more information

When you need to give additional information or expand further on a point, some addition transition words will help you communicate clearly.

You might know some common words for addition such as:

• And
• Also
• Too
• In addition
• Additionally
• As well (as)
• Plus
• Besides
• Another

In this article we will cover all of these and give examples of how to use them, but we will also look at some less common transition words for addition which you might want to add to your vocabulary.

The purpose of using transition words for addition is to signal to your reader or listener that what you are about to say (or have just said) is in some way linked to what you previously mentioned.

It is important that the two clauses, sentences or paragraphs are logically connected, though.

For example, consider the sentence: My dog’s name is Jerry and it’s a sunny day today. Although grammatically correct, the two pieces of information are not linked in any way, so it doesn’t make sense to join them like this.

Adding phrases and expressions (also called discourse markers of addition) are helpful for structuring points in an essay, article, or presentation, as well as in everyday conversation. However, some more formal addition words are best reserved for academic works or other formal pieces of writing. We have some more information on this later.

Common words for addition

We already mentioned some of the most common adding words like ‘in addition’, ‘and’, ‘also’, ‘as well (as)’, ‘besides’ and ‘too’.

You are probably familiar with how to use and to join two clauses in a sentence:

“I work at the supermarket on Saturdays and Sundays.”
“Jerry and Selina both like go-karting.”

But not all of these words follow the same pattern.

Usage note: too and also

It can be confusing knowing where to place too and also in a sentence, so here is a quick guide:

Too usually comes at the end of a sentence:

“James loves chocolate ice cream and I do, too.”
“We went on holiday to France but we visited Italy for three days too.”

It can also come mid-sentence:

“I, too, am passionate about helping disadvantaged people.”
“They, too, went to the park at the weekend.”

For more about using too, have a look at this article.

Also usually comes before the main verb:

“Joanna also likes riding horses.”
“We have also had an excellent month of sales.”

The exception is where the main verb is ‘be’ (and there are no auxiliary verbs), in which case also comes after ‘be’:

“Liam is a good runner and he’s also good at swimming.”
“I think we should paint the bedroom blue, but purple is also a good idea.”

In informal American English, also may be used at the end of a sentence, in the same way as too. This structure isn’t used in British English, though.

Usage note: as well and as well as

As well is used at the end of a sentence, just like too:

“Are you coming to the party as well?”
“They went shopping and watched a movie as well.”

As well as is a conjunction and can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence:

“My husband is good-looking as well as intelligent.”
“As well as bread, the bakery sells cakes and local jams.”

Usage note: besides

We use besides when we are supporting what we have previously said, but adding something on a slightly different topic. We can use besides when stating an opinion, giving advice, or supporting one side of an argument:

“You’re too young to be going out to a party. Besides, you have school in the morning.”
“I think you should try speed dating. You could meet the man of your dreams, and besides, you’ve got nothing to lose!”

Read more: What’s the difference between beside and besides?

More formal transition words for addition

The following words and phrases are all used at the beginning of a sentence or paragraph to show that you’re about to give additional information. They are typically used in more formal contexts, and are more often written than spoken.

• Moreover
• Furthermore
• Further to this/that
• In addition (to this/that)
• Additionally
• In the same way/fashion
• Likewise
• Coupled with

“Our company has a proven track record in the field of SEO. In addition, we’ve recently added three industry experts to our management team.”
“The plans to build a new supermarket will have a negative impact on smaller local businesses. Furthermore, we will lose a valuable area of park land.”
“We have lost customers this year because of everything moving online. Coupled with high inflation rates, it has been a tough year for the business.”

Remember that we use these to add additional, supporting information. This means that if the previous point was positive, we’re adding more positive information and vice versa. If you want to add contrasting information, you’ll need some transition words for comparing and contrasting.

Some other words for addition

The following addition transition words are suitable for everyday use, whether you’re having a conversation, sending an email, or writing an article.

• What’s more
• On top of this/that
• Equally
• Another thing
• Not to mention
• Similarly
• Together with
• To say nothing of

“Yulia sang her recital perfectly last night and received a standing ovation. What’s more, she won an award for it!”
“Alan seems like a strong candidate for the job. Equally, Irene has a lot of experience in a similar role.”
“It’s going to take us all day to remove the old wallpaper, to say nothing of how long it’ll take to paint the walls.”
“Our family enjoys a long walk every Saturday afternoon, together with our neighbours.”

Some of these can also be used as transition words for similarities.

Two-part phrases for addition

Finally, let’s look at some two-part discourse markers for addition:

• Both … and …
• Not only … but also …
• Neither … nor …

Well, technically the last one is for exclusion rather than addition, but it works in the same way so seems relevant to include here.

Here are some examples of these addition transition phrases in use:

“Both Jenny and Elijah have their birthdays on 17th April.”
“Not only does this new model have a larger screen, but also a 20% better battery life than its predecessor.”
“Neither the manager nor the security guard was on site when the robbery occurred.”

That’s all we have on the topic of transition words for addition. If you find these vocabulary terms helpful or you have any questions about how to use them correctly, please leave a comment below.

You might also want to check out some similar topics:

Cause and effect transition words
Discourse markers for giving examples
Discourse markers for order and structure
Summary and conclusion transition words

How do you connect your ideas when writing? Have you ever felt bored of using “and” so many in your essay or speech? In this article, we’ll learn some most frequently used linking words for adding information (addition). Now, let’s get started!

Also

This is used to give more information or ideas. It can be put at the beginning of a sentence, or between the subject and the verb.

For example:

• Music has a great impact on our mental health. It’s also a useful tool to help us learn languages.
• We did a lot of sightseeing on our vacation. We also bought a number of souvenirs.

Besides/Besides this/Besides that

This is usually placed at the beginning of a sentence. It is used to make an additional point.

For example:

• Traffic congestion is a problem in my city. Besides this, the trains are very expensive.
• I can’t afford to go to the concert. Besides, I don’t really like classical music.

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As well as

‘As well as’ is another linking words for adding information. This phrase can be used in the beginning of a sentence or in the middle of a sentence. “As well as” must be followed by another word. “As well” can stay at the end of a sentence (similarly to “too”).

For example:

• As well as being unemployed, Michal is running out of money.
• She’s not only extremely successful, she’s beautiful as well.
• She’s beautiful as well as being extremely successful.

In addition/ Additionally (more formal)

In addition (a preposition) and additionally (an adverb) are connective words that add information in one clause to the information in the next clause. The words are separated by a comma (,).

For example:

• Our new director can speak three languages. In addition, he has six years of experience.
• People who exercise regularly have more energy during the day and sleep better at night. Additionally, they tend to live longer.

And

‘And’ is the most common word used in English and is a linking word in order to add extra information.

For example:

• She loves reading, traveling, and playing guitar.

Too

The word ‘too’ is another common word in English used as a linking word which goes either at the end of a sentence or after a subject and means as well.

For example:

• She looks really tired and she must be really hungry too.
• I too think she is gorgeous.

Moreover/Furthermore/ Further

These linking words are usually used at the beginning of a sentence to add another idea or further develop the previous point.

Example:

• Listening to music helps us relax. Moreover, it can help to improve our memory.
• The house is beautiful. Furthermore, it’s in a great location.

What’s more (more informal)

“What’s more” is used to add more information that emphasizes what you are saying.

For example:

• I’ve been fortunate to find a career that I love and, what’s more, I get well paid for it.

How many linking words for adding information you have known so far? What is your most frequently used word? (Americachip) It’d be boring if we use the same words over and over in our writing. Try to vary the words we use to enrich our writing!

And don’t forget to make a sentence with one of those linking words, then share your sentence in the comments below.

What is another word for give information?

clue	inform
acquaint	advise
apprise	notify
post	tell
indicate	intimate

Simply so What is another way to say let you know? Synonyms for let you know include tell, advise, brief, enlighten, apprise, notify, acquaint, instruct, edify and update.

How do you say to inform? inform

1. tell, let someone know, notify, apprise, advise, announce to, impart to, communicate to.
2. brief, prime, enlighten, send word to, keep posted.
3. informal put in the picture, fill in, clue in, clue up, give the low-down to.

also How do you say your information professionally? Fyi stands for for your information. It’s commonly used not only in informal communication but also in formal situations to call attention to certain information.

What is another word for sharing information?

Information sharing with is a phrase of information sharing.
…
What is another word for information sharing with?

data sharing	knowledge exchange
communication	exchange

How do you say let you know politely? I’ll inform you . I will tell you. You’ll be informed.
…
You can try the following:

1. I will keep you updated.
2. I will get back to you on this in some time.
3. I will keep you posted.
4. I will inform you at my earliest (a little more formal however)

How do you say just to let you know in an email?

“I would like to inform you that …” (But that’s a bit too formal.) “I would like to let you know that …” (Better.)

Is it polite to let you know? What is rude is if you told someone you’d let them know and then never say anything. To say I will inform you is very formal and does not give the impression that they are being friendly. It is too formal and a more friendly way of saying it is exactly as you heard it – ‘I’ll let you know’.

What is example of Inform?

To inform is defined as to tell, give knowledge or information. An example of to inform is someone telling a friend what time they’ll arrive.

How do you say inform me? inform

1. tell. I called her to tell her how spectacular it looked.
2. advise. I must advise you of my decision to retire.
3. let someone know.
4. notify. The skipper notified the coastguard of the tragedy.
5. brief. A spokesperson briefed reporters.
6. instruct. Instruct them that they’ve got three months to get it sorted out.
7. edify. …
8. enlighten.

What word can I use instead of would?

synonyms for would

• authorize.
• bid.
• decree.
• enjoin.
• exert.
• intend.
• request.
• resolve.

How do you say please be informed politely? One would simply say “for your information”. Within the context of a request, where you might be inclined to say “kindly”, you should instead use “please”.

How do you say just to let you know formally?

“I would like to inform you that ...” (But that’s a bit too formal.) “I would like to let you know that …” (Better.)

How do you say let you know professionally?

I’ll inform you . I will tell you. You’ll be informed.
…
You can try the following:

1. I will keep you updated.
2. I will get back to you on this in some time.
3. I will keep you posted.
4. I will inform you at my earliest (a little more formal however)

How do you politely say about your information? 2 Answers

• I’d just like to bring to your attention… + an issue / a recent discovery / an interesting fact.
• I would just like to update you on…
• I’d like to notify you that…
• Just so you know…
• Just so you’re aware…

What’s another word for information gathering? What is another word for information gathering?

fieldwork	examination
exploration	fact-finding
information-gathering	investigation
observation	research

What is the word for knowledge transfer?

Knowledge transfer (KT) and knowledge sharing (KS) are sometimes used interchangeably or are considered to share common features.

How do you say for your information formally? Fyi stands for for your information. It’s commonly used not only in informal communication but also in formal situations to call attention to certain information.

How do you say please let me know in a formal way?

You can say something similar like: “please, keep me on the loop”, “please, stay me tuned”, “show me”, “keep me inquired”.

How do you politely ask for information in an email? Asking for information

1. I am writing to enquire about…
2. I would be grateful if you could give me some information/further details about…
3. I would appreciate some information about…
4. I would be interested to receive further details about…

How do you say I want to inform you in a formal way?

“I would like to inform you” is quite formal-sounding but might be appropriate, depending on the client. You could also say something like “We wish to notify you…” or “We wish to let you know…”.

How do you say let me know formally? Originally Answered: How do you say “please let me know” in a different way? You can say something similar like: “please, keep me on the loop”, “please, stay me tuned”, “show me”, “keep me inquired”.

Writing Formal Letters Giving Information — Useful Phrases

As part of the series of blog posts on letter/email writing (read the previous one on letters of complaint here), the present post will turn towards formal letters giving information and making suggestions. Such letters, like letters of complaint, fall under the category of transactional letters.


The list of useful phrases for such letters can be used for tasks you have to write as part of an English examination (FCE, CPE, IELTS, to name a few), but in addition to this, can improve your speaking skills any time you are asked to give information or suggest a few things in a polite fashion. 


First of all, let’s take a quick look at how a letter which provides information is organized.

Organization

Letters giving information have, like any other formal piece of writing

• an introduction
• a main body
• a conclusion

Before these three
parts, you also have addresses, the date and the opening greeting. After the
conclusion, there is a closing and your signature.

In the Introduction

• you say who you are and the reason why you are writing the letter.

   Examples

• The reason I am writing is to inform you about how pleased I was with my last visit to your museum.

• I am writing with regard to your upcoming visit to Thessaloniki. It will be a pleasure to provide you with some suggestions about what you can do in the five days you have at your disposal to explore our city.

In the Main Body

• you write details about what you need to say to the recipient of your letter. These details will depend on the task you have been given to fulfill.

• each new piece of information should appear in a new paragraph.

• if you have been asked to give information about what a tourist can see and do in your town, the accommodation and means of transport, you will have 4 main body paragraphs:
• sights & museums
• shopping & entertainment
• hotels, B&Bs, youth hostels
• buses, subway, taxis, trams, etc.

• if you have been asked to give information about a recent visit to a tourist attraction you were very pleased with, mentioning the circumstances of your visit, the assistance staff gave you and what you want the head of staff to do in future, you will have 3 main body paragraphs:
• what site it was, when and why you visited it and who with
• details about what the staff helped you with (for instance, they explained the history of the place and offered to guide you around)
• recommendations about improvements the head of staff can make (offer a booklet to visitors free of charge or at a small extra cost giving the information the staff gave you about the history of the site)

In the Conclusion 

• you express your feelings
• you tell the person you are writing to what you want them to do

   Examples

• I hope the information I have provided will be of some help to you.

• If you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to write back with any other questions you may have regarding this matter.

Don’t forget: the following list of phrases are formal. In other words, they are used with people you are not well acquainted with. You would never use them with friends or relatives.

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Useful Phrases for Transactional Letters (Giving Information / Making Suggestions)

Opening
Greeting

• Dear Sir / Madam,
• Dear Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. + last
  name,

Introduction

• I am writing in reply to your letter / email asking for information about …
• I am writing regarding …
• I am writing on account
  of …
• I am writing on the
  subject of …
• I am writing to you in
  connection with …
• I am writing to inform you about …
• In reply to your query, …
• In answer to your inquiry, I should like to inform you that …
• You mentioned in your letter that …
• From what I understand from your inquiry, …

Main
Body

• May I recommend that you …
• May I suggest that you …
• I would say that …
• In my view, it would be better to … 
• As far as (accommodation/transport/entertainment) is concerned, …
• One more thing you might find useful would be to …
• If I were you, I would …
• Regarding (accommodation/transport/entertainment), …
• In my opinion, you would be better to …
• To my mind, it would be a good idea to …
• Another thing you could do is …
• I’m afraid it would be very difficult to … 
• It would be wise to …
• It goes without saying that …
• What you could do/see is …

Conclusion

• I look
  forward to receiving any further questions you might have.
• I would be grateful if you could …
• Please inform me if I can be of any further assistance.
• I hope I have answered some of your questions.
• Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further assistance.
• Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information.
• I hope I have been of some assistance.
• Please feel free to write back if you have any more queries.
• Should you have any more questions, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.

Closing 

• When the opening greeting
  is Dear Sir/Madam, we close with Yours faithfully,

• If we opened the letter
  with Dear + name, we close with Yours sincerely,

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Linking Words
— Lesson 8.1

(Agregar información)

Linking words, sometimes also referred to as “connectors”, are words that link or relate two ideas, either within a sentence (connecting two clauses) or within a paragraph (linking two sentences). We have already introduced this concept in a previous lesson (Conjunctions), but with this lesson we will go into further detail.

Linking words, sometimes also referred to as “connectors”, are words that link or relate two ideas, either within a sentence (connecting two clauses) or within a paragraph (linking two sentences). We have already introduced this concept in a previous lesson (Conjunctions), but with this lesson we will go into further detail.

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Adding Information

The following list includes linking words used to add or provide more information.

And

The most common linking word for adding information, “and” is used within sentences, frequently in lists which are separated by commas, though a comma is never used before or after the “and”.

Example:

He loves sport. He plays football, basketball and tennis.

Also

“Also” is used between a subject and verb to give extra information or to give emphasis.

Example:

In addition

Frequently found at the beginning of a sentence, “in addition” is used to add information to the previous sentence.

Example:

In addition to playing many sports, he coaches a handball team.

As well as

This linking word can be used at the beginning or in the middle of a sentence.

Example:

He plays football as well as basketball.

Too

“Too” may be found at either the end of a sentence or between the subject and verb; it means “as well”.

Example:

Besides

Generally found at the beginning of a sentence, “besides” has a very similar meaning to “as well as”.

Example:

Besides playing many sports, he also coaches handball.

Furthermore

This more formal linking word adds additional information to an idea and is generally found at the beginning of a sentence.

Example:

He loves sports for the excitement and competition. Furthermore, the exercise is good for his health.

Moreover

Like “furthermore”, this connector adds additional information to an idea and is generally found at the beginning of a sentence.

Example:

He loves sports for the excitement and competition. Moreover, the exercise is good for his health.