Conjunctive Adverbs
(Transition Words)

Words like However, Therefore, Moreover, and Consequently.

Definition: Conjunctive Adverbs connect two independent sentences to show logical relationships like cause, contrast, or sequence.
(ये शब्द दो वाक्यों को जोड़ते हैं और उनके बीच का संबंध बताते हैं।)

The Golden Punctuation Rule

When joining two sentences, always use a Semicolon (;) before the word and a Comma (,) after it.

Sentence A ; Word , Sentence B.

Example: I wanted to go; however, it started raining.

Common Conjunctive Adverbs

Function Words Hindi Meaning
Contrast (विरोध) However, Nevertheless, Instead, On the other hand फिर भी / इसके विपरीत
Result (परिणाम) Therefore, Consequently, Thus, Hence इसलिए / नतीजतन
Addition (जोड़ना) Moreover, Furthermore, Also, Besides इसके अलावा / और भी
Time (समय) Meanwhile, Then, Finally, Next इस दौरान / फिर / अंत में

Sentence Examples

Word Example Sentence
However The test was hard; however, I passed.
(परीक्षा कठिन थी; फिर भी मैं पास हो गया।)
Therefore It rained heavily; therefore, the match was stopped.
(भारी बारिश हुई; इसलिए मैच रोक दिया गया।)
Moreover She is smart; moreover, she is hardworking.
(वह होशियार है; इसके अलावा वह मेहनती भी है।)