conjunction Definition
- 1a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause (e.g. 'and', 'but', 'if')
- 2the action or an instance of two or more events or things occurring at the same point in time or space
Using conjunction: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "conjunction" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I like coffee and tea.
Example
She is smart but lazy.
Example
If it rains, we will stay inside.
Example
He not only sings but also dances.
conjunction Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for conjunction
Antonyms for conjunction
Idioms Using conjunction
in combination with; together
Example
The new product was developed in conjunction with leading experts in the field.
under the influence or control of
Example
The town was under the conjunction of a powerful drug lord.
not connected; separate
Example
The two events happened at the same time but had no conjunction with each other.
Phrases with conjunction
a conjunction that introduces a subordinate clause, e.g. 'although', 'because'.
Example
Although he was tired, he couldn't sleep.
a conjunction placed between words, phrases, clauses, or sentences of equal rank, e.g. 'and', 'but', 'or'.
Example
I like coffee and tea.
a conjunction that works in pairs to join words or groups of words of equal weight in a sentence, e.g. 'either...or', 'neither...nor'.
Example
Either you come with me or you stay here.
Origins of conjunction
from Latin 'conjunctionem', meaning 'a joining together'
Summary: conjunction in Brief
A 'conjunction' [kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən] is a word that connects clauses or sentences, or coordinates words in the same clause. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'if'. It can also refer to two or more events or things occurring at the same point in time or space. Types of conjunctions include subordinating, coordinating, and correlative. Phrases like 'in conjunction with' and idioms like 'no conjunction' expand its usage.
