linking word

Joins clauses together

A linking word is a word or phrase that connects ideas within or between sentences, showing relationships like contrast, addition, cause, or sequence.

Common linking words include *however*, *therefore*, *moreover*, and *although*.

Also called a connective or transition word.

The essay lacked linking words, making it hard to follow.

Related

in contrast · therefore · moreover · transition · nevertheless · furthermore · in addition · meanwhile · for example · to sum up · although · because · hence · thus · since · as a result · whereas · phrase

Opposites
grammatical function

linking wordmain verb

Clause's primary action word

noun · independent clause · simple sentence · headword · root word

discourse structure

linking wordnon-sequitur

Illogical leap in reasoning

fragment · parataxis · abrupt transition · topic sentence

Family

link, linking, linked, links, linkage, linkages, linker, word, words

Familiarity
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