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20 Contextual Words with Meanings and Examples

Contextual words are words that help to understand the meaning of other words or phrases within a particular context.

Here are 20 contextual words with their meanings and an example sentence each:

1. Therefore: As a result, consequently
   • Example: “The weather was bad, therefore we stayed home.”
2. However: But, nevertheless
   • Example: “I wanted to go, however, I was too tired.”
3. Because: For the reason that
   • Example: “I couldn’t go to the party because I was sick.”
4. Although: Even though
   • Example: “Although it’s raining, we’re still going to the park.”
5. Since: Because
   • Example: “Since it’s late, we should go home.”
6. While: Although
   • Example: “While I agree with you, I also have a different perspective.”
7. But: However
   • Example: “I like pizza, but I don’t like mushrooms.”
8. And: In addition to
   • Example: “I like to read and watch movies.”
9. Or: Alternatively
   • Example: “Would you like coffee or tea?”
10. So: Therefore

• Example: “It’s raining, so we should stay inside.”

11. Furthermore: In addition

• Example: “Furthermore, we should also consider the cost.”

12. Moreover: In addition

• Example: “Moreover, it’s important to be patient.”

13. Nevertheless: However

• Example: “Nevertheless, we decided to go on the trip.”

14. Consequently: As a result

• Example: “It was raining, consequently, we got wet.”

15. Thus: Therefore

• Example: “Thus, we concluded that the experiment was a success.”

16. In conclusion: Finally

• Example: “In conclusion, we believe that this is the best solution.”

17. In summary: To sum up

• Example: “In summary, the report found that there was a significant increase in sales.”

18. For example: For instance

• Example: “For example, I like apples and bananas.”

19. In other words: That is to say

• Example: “In other words, he’s very lazy.”

20. In addition: Also

• Example: “In addition to playing soccer, I also like to swim.”