Linking Words – Definitions & Examples

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besides

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Adds extra information. Examples: Besides the cost, the plan is great; Besides English, she speaks French; I don’t want to go. Besides, I’m tired; Besides the delay, the trip was fine.

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moreover

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Reinforces a previous idea. Examples: The solution is simple. Moreover, it’s effective; He is very polite. Moreover, he’s helpful; The book is well-written. Moreover, it’s easy to understand; She is talented. Moreover, she has experience.

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furthermore

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Emphasizes continuation; in addition; more importantly. Examples: Furthermore, we improved the system; The service is fast. Furthermore, it’s free; I like the idea. Furthermore, it makes sense; He arrived late. Furthermore, he forgot the documents.

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however

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Introduces a contradiction. Examples: I like the idea. However, it needs work; She studied hard. However, she failed; The food was good. However, the service was slow; I tried. However, it didn’t work.

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although

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Despite the fact that. Examples: Although it was hard, we did it; Although he was sick, he went to work; Although I was tired, I helped her; Although it rained, we played outside.

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even though

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Stronger form of “although”. Examples: Even though I studied, I felt unprepared; Even though she apologized, he was angry; Even though it’s cold, I’ll go out; Even though he trained, he lost.

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whereas

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Compares two different situations. Examples: She loves detail, whereas he prefers big ideas; I like coffee, whereas she likes tea; He’s quiet, whereas his brother is loud; I work at home, whereas they work in an office.

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therefore

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Introduces a result. Examples: He was late. Therefore, we started without him; I forgot the time. Therefore, I missed the meeting; She didn’t sleep well. Therefore, she’s tired; The shop was closed. Therefore, we went back.

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due to

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Indicates a reason. Examples: The flight was delayed due to bad weather; The match was canceled due to rain; She is absent due to illness; The road is closed due to construction.

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since

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Gives a reason or cause. Examples: Since it’s raining, let’s stay inside; Since you’re ready, let’s go; I stayed home since I was sick; Since he left early, I had to finish it alone.