Conjunctive Adverbs: English Vocabulary List

used to introduce an opposing statement

"It was raining nevertheless we went out."

"It was raining nevertheless we went out because we had already bought tickets for the concert and did not want to waste them."

used to add a statement that contradicts what was just mentioned

"However I do not agree with you."

"I would like to go however I am too busy with work to take any time off this week."

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."

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 say that one thing is a result of another

"The roads are icy hence drive carefully."

"The roads are icy hence drive carefully and leave plenty of space between you and the car in front."

used to introduce a result based on the information or actions that came before

"Thus the experiment was a success."

"Thus the experiment was a success and the scientists published their findings in a prestigious medical journal."

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

"He is kind likewise his brother."

"He is kind likewise his brother is also very generous and always willing to help people in need."

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."

used to highlight the differences between two or more things or people

"In contrast, she likes tea."

"By contrast, the new model is much more efficient than the old one we used before."

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 introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point

"On the other hand this option is cheaper."

"On the other hand this option is cheaper and faster but it is also less reliable than the first one."

used to highlight differences or similarities when comparing two or more things or people

"In comparison, this book is better."

"By comparison, the new restaurant offers much better food and service than the old one."

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."

in a way that is different from what has been mentioned

"Conversely small cars use less fuel."

"Conversely small cars use less fuel and are easier to park but they offer less protection in a crash."

in the time following a specific action, moment, or event

"We went to dinner afterward."

"We went to dinner afterward and then we walked along the beach for a while enjoying the cool evening breeze."

used to give more specific information or examples regarding what has just been mentioned

"Two students namely John and Mary passed."

"Two students namely John and Mary passed the test with perfect scores while everyone else failed completely."

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."