List of Conjunctive Adverbs with Examples

Conjunctive Adverbs are the parts of speech that are used to join and connect separate words, phrases, or clauses. i.e. We wanted to spend the day at the Zoo; however, it rained so we had to cancel our plan. ‘However’ connects the two clauses, and it is a conjunctive adverb.

List of Conjunctive Adverbs

Here is a cool list of Conjunctive Adverbs:

1. Accordingly: He was late; accordingly, we started without him.
2. Consequently: She forgot her lines; consequently, the play stalled.
3. Hence: It’s raining hard; hence, the picnic is canceled.
4. Therefore: You didn’t reply; therefore, we left.
5. Then: They whispered; then silence fell.
6. First/Next: Wash your hands; first/next, join dinner.
7. Finally: The test ended; finally, relief washed over me.
8. Furthermore: He’s qualified; furthermore, he’s experienced.
9. In addition: She’s smart; in addition, she’s very creative.
10. Moreover: We lost the game; moreover, we played poorly.
11. Before: Study hard; before, play outside.
12. Meanwhile: She cooked; meanwhile, I cleaned.
13. Since: Since you asked, I’ll tell you.
14. Now: It’s late; now, we should go.
15. Lately: He’s been tired lately, needing rest.
16. Rather: I’d prefer tea; rather than coffee.
17. However: I agreed; however, I had doubts.
18. Instead: Use email; instead of mailing letters.
19. Inspite of: He smiled; inspite of the bad news.
20. But: It’s risky, but let’s try it.
21. Indeed: She won; indeed, she celebrated.
22. Of course: You’re right; of course, we’ll follow.
23. Certainly: It’s cold; certainly, wear your coat.
24. Definitely: I’ll join; definitely, count me in.
25. Undoubtedly: It will work; undoubtedly, trust me.
26. Briefly: Explain briefly; we’re short on time.
27. Merely: It was merely a misunderstanding.
28. Quickly: She nodded, then turned quickly away.
29. In conclusion: In conclusion, practice improves skills.
30. In summary: In summary, the results were positive.
31. For example: Eat fruits daily; for example, apples or bananas.
32. For instance: For instance, take brisk walks for health.
33. Namely: Cats, namely, Siamese, can be very vocal.
34. Typically: Dogs typically enjoy long walks.
35. Representatively: She speaks representatively for the group.
36. Like/As: He runs like/as the wind, very fast.
37. Likewise: She responded likewise to the greeting.
38. Similarly: Their ideas were similarly innovative.
39. Additionally: Additionally, there’s a second option.
40. Also: He’s late, also unprepared for the meeting.
41. Conversely: Conversely, cold weather makes me energized.
42. Subsequently: She thanked everyone and subsequently left.
43. Thereafter: Graduation finished; thereafter, celebrations began.
44. Thus: All were busy; thus, the room buzzed.
45. Nevertheless: It rained hard; nevertheless, the event went on.
46. Nonetheless: The task was tough; nonetheless, she succeeded.

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