conjunction

noun
/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

Meaning

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

Example Sentences

The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.

Example Expressions

in conjunction with

Synonyms

connector, link, joiner, coordinating word

Antonyms

separation, disjunction

Collocations

conjunction of planets, coordinating conjunction, subordinating conjunction

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