B2nounlanguageacademic
US/kənˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/
UK/kənˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/
a word such as "and" or "but" that joins words, phrases or clauses; also a combination
In context
"But" is a conjunction that shows contrast between two ideas.
The drug should be used in conjunction with a healthy diet.
You can begin a sentence with a conjunction if the style is informal.
Words that go with conjunction
adjective + noun
- coordinating conjunction"And" and "or" are coordinating conjunctions.
- subordinating conjunction"Although" is a subordinating conjunction.
- correlative conjunction"Either ... or" is a correlative conjunction.
noun + preposition
- in conjunction withThe park is run in conjunction with the city council.
verb + noun
- use a conjunctionUse a conjunction to link the two short sentences.
verb + preposition
- begin a sentence with a conjunctionTeachers used to say you should never begin a sentence with a conjunction.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Although it was raining, but we went out.Correct: Although it was raining, we went out.