English Conjunctions / Connector Words, Definitions and Example Sentences
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Conjunction | Definition | Example |
Further | Further is an adverb. It means “also”, “additionally”, “besides”. | He is very clever, further, his father is very rich. |
Likewise | Likewise means “in the same way”, “in the same manner”. | I think apples are good. Likewise, i think oranges are good. |
For example | For example means “Examples of something”, “for instance”. | Lots of animals, like for example lions eat meat. |
Both … and | Both … and refers to two things or people together. | You can be both mother and business woman. |
Besides | Besides means as well, in addition | What do you like besides the apple? |
Eventually | Eventually means “finally”, “in the end”. | I think you should eventually change your style. |
Either … or | Either refers to any one of the two things or people. | Either he or she cooks dinner. |
Anyway | Anyway means “besides”, “for the rest”. | Mum, Thanks anyway. Bye. |
In brief | In brief means “in short”, “in a nutshell”. | In brief, you should not smoke. |
Although | Although means “in spite of something”. | Although he ran very fast, she lost the final race. |
Unless | Unless means; except on the condition that. | She will be sick unless she stops eating. |
Whereas | Whereas links two ideas that contrast with each other. | He is careful, whereas I take risks. |
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