Used to smoothly change the subject or move past a point without elaborate explanation.

Signaling Transition

Highlights the importance of what follows, indicating that it should be focused on.

Conversational Emphasis

Shows that specific details are not important to the overall understanding or outcome.

Used after a statement to acknowledge a point that might seem to oppose it.

Softens the preceding statement, often when contrasting personal opinion with fact.

Indicates the speaker is moving to a more positive or decisive view on the subject.