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CEFR B1 · Exam-skill vocabulary
conjunction
/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/ 📚 Glossary - Exam Skill Terms (p.276)
Synonyms & Antonyms
A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences. Common examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', and 'because'.
Synonyms
connector
linker
joining word
Antonyms
None available
Translations
conjunction in your language
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عربي
كلمة تربط الكلمات أو العبارات أو الجمل.
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اردو
ایک ایسا لفظ جو الفاظ، فقروں یا جملوں کو جوڑتا ہے۔
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हिंदी
एक ऐसा शब्द जो शब्दों, वाक्यांशों या वाक्यों को जोड़ता है।
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中文
连接词是连接单词、短语或句子的词。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
A conjunction is like a bridge for words. It joins different parts of a sentence together. It helps sentences flow smoothly.
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Memory TipThink of 'conjunction' as 'con-join-tion' – it 'joins' things 'con-necting' them.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
The word "and" is a common conjunction (connecting word) used to join two ideas.
You need to use a conjunction (joining word) like "but" to show a contrast between two parts of a sentence.
In English, "or" is a useful conjunction (linking word) when you want to offer a choice.
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