Connectors in English Grammar

April 2, 2026

In English grammar, Connectors are known as linking words or transition words. They are essential words or phrases that join ideas, sentences, or paragraphs together. They create a logical and smooth flow. Connectors like “however,” “therefore,” “moreover,” and “consequently” are often used to establish relationships across separate sentences or sections.

These relationships can indicate various logical links, including addition, contrast, cause and effect or sequence. By using these bridges effectively, we can make our writing and speech more coherent, sophisticated, and professional.

Sequence Connectors

Connector Words	Examples
After	I will call you up after having lunch.
Also	She likes singing and dancing also.
At the end	At the end, everything will be settled.
By the time	By the time he reached there, she had already left.
Finally	Finally, we won the match.
First of all	First of all, I am not committed to you and I cannot obey you.
Further	I talked to her yesterday and that’s it, further, I had no communication with her.
In addition	You will learn new things from this job, in addition, you will earn money.
In the end	In the end, the hero breathed his last.
Meanwhile	John went shopping; meanwhile, Clara decorated the entire house.
Next	Put the pan on the gas, next, pour some edible oil in it.
Secondly	Secondly, you have to take a rest for some time.
Subsequently	The police subsequently arrested him red-handed.
Thirdly	Keep these things in mind: firstly, hard work, secondly, honesty, and thirdly, devotion.
Afterwards	Afterwards, he went into depression.
And	He is passionate for journalism and can do hard work for the same.
At last	At last, I come to the interesting part of this game.
Before	They get married before leaving country for good.
Eventually	Eventually, I realised that I must follow my dreams.
First	First, I want to create my identity.
Firstly	James wanted to meet his father, firstly.
Furthermore	Kajol is beautiful; furthermore, she acts so effortlessly in the movies.
In conclusion	In conclusion, there is no substitute for hard work.
Later	Later, Antonio is brought to the Venetian prison.
Moreover	Portia is extremely beautiful; moreover, she is witty and resourceful.
Second	First, read the text carefully; second, find out the key points in it.
Soon	You will understand everything soon.
Then	The criminal beat her brutally, then killed her.
Third	First, listen to your mind; second, think properly, and third, act sensibly.

Contrast Connectors

Connector Words	Examples
Alternatively	A new bike is so expensive; alternatively, we can go for a used one.
Apart from	Apart from being straightforward, he is very timid.
But	Being successful is one thing, but being human is different.
Conversely	Not all people are bad, conversely, not all are honest.
Despite	Despite being ill, he appeared for the exam and scored well.
Even though	Even though she is under-privileged, she came with flying colours.
In contrast to	In contrast to her sister, Elizabeth is more beautiful.
Instead	I was not able to do that so my friend did it instead.
Nonetheless	It’s very hazardous, but nonetheless, we have to follow through it.
On the contrary	Antonio thought Shylock was sincere, but on the contrary, the latter was vicious in his intentions.
Otherwise	Behave yourself otherwise, you will be punished severely.
Unlike	Ram is taller unlike his father.
While	The lights went off while William was reading a book.
Although	Although it was raining cats and dogs, he went to the office.
Because of	Because of a severe headache, she was not able to focus on her work.
By contrast	She is so good-looking, but her husband is not that much by contrast.
Even so	He had many problems; even so, he handled the situation tactfully.
However	The movie is so boring; however, I watched it till the end.
In spite of	In spite of being innocent, he was accused of theft.
Nevertheless	Many people are well-to-do; nevertheless, they are not happy.
Notwithstanding	Notwithstanding successive failures, he tried again and again.
On the other hand	I was eager to enjoy the party, but on the other hand, I had to prepare for a test.
Though	Though he is hard-working, he could not succeed.
Whereas	All sisters are actors, whereas the brother is a businessman.
Yet	Good times are yet to come.