Conjunctive Adverbs: English Vocabulary List

used to indicate that despite a previous statement or situation, something else remains true

"The task is hard nonetheless we will try."

"The task is hard nonetheless we will try our best to complete it before the deadline."

during the period of time while something else is happening or before a particular event occurs

"In the meantime please wait here."

"In the meantime please wait here and I will go find the manager to help you with your problem."

used to signal the end of a discussion or presentation by summarizing the main points

"In conclusion I thank everyone."

"In conclusion I thank everyone for their hard work and I look forward to our continued success in the future."

used to provide a brief and straightforward explanation of the main points or ideas

"In summary the project was successful."

"In summary the project was successful because the team worked well together and met all of their deadlines."

used to indicate that the opposite or a different viewpoint is true in response to a previous statement

"On the contrary I think you are wrong."

"On the contrary I think you are wrong and the evidence clearly supports my position on this matter."

used to add a statement that contradicts what was just mentioned

"I want to go, however."

"I would like to go to the party however I am too tired and I have a headache."

used to refer to the outcome of a situation if the circumstances were different

"Hurry up otherwise you will be late."

"Hurry up otherwise you will be late for your appointment and the doctor will not be able to see you."

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."

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."

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."