Linking Words and Examples

English linking words list, definitions and example sentences. How to use linking words in english;

Whereas is used to show contrast.	She always behaves compassionately everyone , whereas her mother is brutal entirely.
Despite is used to introduce a fact that is in sharp contrast with another fact.	Despite all her faults, everybody likes him.
Therefore is used to show the result /effect of an action.	She came first. Therefore she got a good seat.
Whether; We use whether when we report questions.	Whether you drive fast or slow, please drive carefully.
After tells us about order, sequence.	The day after tomorrow is Mary’s birthday.
Besides means in addition to, also. It is a preposition.	She speaks three languages besides Spanish.
Unlike means different from, not similar to.	Hannah is completely unlike her mother.
As if is used to make comparisons. It is used to talk about an imaginary situation.	It looks as if it’s going to rain.
Even if means whether or not. It is used to emphasize that something will still be true if another thing happens.	Even if you take a taxi, you’ll still miss your plane.