Synonyms for

Conjunction

Verb / kʌˈndʒʌŋkʃʌn / Another word for conjunction — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.

Synonyms & similar words

coincidence cooccurrence concurrence colligation connective alignment conjunctive conjugation continuative junction connector joint union combination connective copulative disjunctive conjunctive conjoiner joiner uniter integrator synthesizer harmonizer conciliator

Synonyms by register

Formal

connection union joining linkage

Informal

link tie combination team-up

Literary

nexus amalgam confluence

Antonyms

disjunction division separation disconnection parting discord

Common collocations

  • in conjunction with
  • grammatical conjunction
  • logical conjunction
  • a conjunction of
  • planetary conjunction
  • temporal conjunction
  • conjunction of events
  • conjunction of interests

Word family

noun conjunction
verb conjoin
adjective conjunctive
adverb conjunctively

Usage note

In grammar, 'conjunction' refers to words like 'and', 'but', or 'or'. In astronomy, it refers to the alignment of celestial bodies. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I used a conjunction to join the words cat and dog to make the phrase cat and dog.
  2. The conjunction or can be used to give options in a sentence.
  3. In the sentence I went to the store and bought some milk, the word and is a conjunction.
  4. A conjunction is a word that connects two things together.
  5. I used a conjunction to join the phrases I like to swim and I like to run to make the sentence I like to swim and run.

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