Clause Connectors: English Vocabulary List

in whatever way

"However you want."

"However you choose to approach this complex problem, please ensure you consider all potential consequences."

used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

"He is nice though sometimes grumpy."

"He is very kind though he sometimes says things that hurt other people feelings."

despite what has been said or done

"He is still here."

"Despite the overwhelming evidence against him, the suspect maintained his innocence and is still professing his alibi."

in contrast to what was expected or suggested

"He ate cake instead."

"She decided to pursue a career in medicine instead of following her father's footsteps into law."

used to add extra information or to introduce a reason that supports what was just said

"Besides, I am tired."

"Besides I also need a new phone because my old one is broken and the screen is cracked."

as a result of something

"It rained, therefore it's wet."

"The company experienced a significant downturn in sales; therefore, they had to implement cost-cutting measures."

used to indicate a logical result or effect

"He did not study consequently he failed."

"He did not study consequently he failed the exam and had to repeat the entire course during the summer."

at the same time but often somewhere else

"Meanwhile I will prepare dinner."

"Meanwhile I will prepare dinner while you set the table and pour the drinks for everyone."

after a particular event or time

"He quit his job and subsequently moved away."

"He quit his job and subsequently started his own business which became very successful within a few years."

used to introduce the last event or item in a series of related things

"Finally, he arrived."

"After a long and arduous journey, the weary travelers finally reached their destination."

at the time or point immediately following the present

"Next we will dance."

"Next we will visit the museum and then go to the park for a picnic lunch together."

at a time following the current or mentioned moment, without specifying exactly when

"I will call you later tonight."

"I will call you later tonight after I finish my homework and have something to eat for dinner."

used to draw a parallel between two related ideas or actions

"Similarly, I agree."

"The first experiment yielded positive results, and similarly, the second attempt proved to be even more successful."

used to indicate a logical consequence based on the circumstances or information provided

"He failed, accordingly."

"The company's profits declined significantly, and accordingly, they had to implement cost-cutting measures."

only for one certain type of person or thing

"This book was written specifically for children."

"This book was written specifically for children aged eight to twelve who are interested in science and nature."

used when introducing additional information to a statement that has just been made

"He is kind likewise his brother."

"He is very kind and generous likewise his brother is also very helpful and always willing to assist others."

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

"Did you actually see?"

"I thought it was a rumor, but he actually confirmed the surprising news himself."