Joined vs. Conjoined

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"Joined" vs. "Conjoined" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

Both refer to two or more things being combined together. However, 'join' is more useful for people. It also indicates one thing/person being linked to another. 'Conjoin' is more about two things being merged and their separation is difficult, sometimes impoosible.

Differences

As stated above, 'join' is mainly about someone, or sometimes something being connected to another one. Look at the examples below:

Jacob has decided to join the army and I'm worried about him.

I recommend that you all join the English Literature Association.

'Conjoin', on the other hand, is more about two things being combined together. We mainly do not describe human relations with 'conjoin'. When two or more things are conjoined, it is difficult to separate them. Take a look below:

In order to get the result you want, I suggest you conjoin both methods.

The two rives conjoin when they pass the town.

Similarities

Both refer to connecting and combining some people/things. Check out the following examples:

I'm thinking about joining the writer's community downtown.

Conjoining these two chemicals might help.

Are They Interchangeable?

Although they both refer to connecting two or more things, they cannot be used interchangeably. Compare the following examples:

✓ I thought you said Hannah has joined us.

X I thought you said Hannah has conjoined us.

As you can see, this one sounds weird.

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