Index
English connectors, also known as conjunctions, transitional words, or linking words, serve to connect sentences, clauses, or ideas within a text. Here's a comprehensive list of English connectors categorized by their functions:
1. Addition¶
- And
- Also
- Too
- Moreover
- Furthermore
- Besides
- In addition
- As well as
- Not only... but also
- Additionally
2. Contrast¶
- But
- However
- Yet
- Although
- Even though
- Though
- On the other hand
- Conversely
- Nevertheless
- Nonetheless
- Despite
- In contrast
- Whereas
- While
3. Cause and Effect¶
- Because
- Since
- As
- Therefore
- Thus
- Consequently
- Hence
- So
- Due to
- As a result
- Owing to
- For this reason
- Accordingly
4. Comparison¶
- Like
- Similarly
- Likewise
- Just as
- In the same way
- Comparable to
- In comparison
- Equally
5. Purpose¶
- To
- In order to
- So that
- For the purpose of
- With the aim of
- In order that
- So as to
6. Condition¶
- If
- Unless
- Provided that
- As long as
- On the condition that
- In case
- Even if
- Whether or not
7. Time¶
- When
- While
- As
- Before
- After
- Since
- Until
- As soon as
- Once
- Meanwhile
- During
- Then
- Later
- Subsequently
8. Emphasis¶
- Indeed
- In fact
- Certainly
- Of course
- Surely
- Undoubtedly
- Obviously
- Clearly
9. Illustration or Example¶
- For example
- For instance
- Such as
- Including
- Like
- Namely
- In particular
10. Conclusion or Summary¶
- In conclusion
- To conclude
- In summary
- To sum up
- In short
- Overall
- All in all
- Finally
- Ultimately
- In brief
11. Sequence¶
- First, second, third, etc.
- Next
- Then
- After that
- Finally
- Subsequently
- Meanwhile
- In the meantime
- Before
- Afterward
- Eventually
12. Clarification¶
- That is
- In other words
- To put it another way
- Namely
- Specifically
- I mean
13. Concession¶
- Although
- Though
- Even though
- Despite
- In spite of
- Regardless
- Still
- Nevertheless
- Even if
14. Place¶
- Where
- Wherever
- Here
- There
- Beyond
- Nearby
- Opposite
These connectors are essential tools in writing and speaking to guide readers or listeners through ideas and arguments in a coherent and logical manner.