Pronunciation

/kəˈnʌŋkʃ(ə)n/

Definitions

• Conjunction: A part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses, showing the relationship between them. For example: “I want to go to the store, but I don’t have any money.”

Phrases

• “Coordinating conjunctions” (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) connect elements of equal grammatical rank.
• “Subordinating conjunctions” (although, because, if, since, unless) introduce a dependent clause in a sentence.

Example Sentences

• “She loves to read books, but her favorite hobby is painting.”
• “I will go to the party if I finish my homework.”
• “Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.”

Synonyms

• Linking word
• Connective
• Coordinator
• Subordinator