conjunction

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

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• Hyphenation: con‧junc‧tion

Noun

Singular conjunction

Plural conjunctions

1. (grammar) A conjunction is a word used to join words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.

   The word or is a conjunction because it can join two words: Tell me if you see a red or blue car.

   The word that can be used as a conjunction: I think that you are right.

Three common conjunctions:

• and
• but
• or

See also

• coordinator
• subordinator

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