Conjunctions - Conjunctions of Sequence

These conjunctions clarify the temporal relations between two clauses in terms of the sequence in which they took place.

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before [conjunction]

used to indicate that one event happens earlier than another event in time

Ex: Let 's have lunch before we start the meeting .

after [conjunction]

at some point subsequent to when something happens

Ex: After the storm passed , the streets were flooded .

as soon as [conjunction]

used to indicate that something will happen immediately after a certain condition or event occurs

Ex: We 'll leave as soon as the rain stops .

until [conjunction]

up to the point in time or the event mentioned

Ex: He worked tirelessly until the project was completed .

directly [conjunction]

as soon as, immediately after

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immediately [conjunction]

used to indicate that an action or event follows another one without delay or hesitation

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instantly [conjunction]

used to indicate that something occurs immediately, without delay or hesitation after something else

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whereupon [conjunction]

immediately after this; because of something mentioned

Ex: The rain stopped , whereupon the sun emerged from behind the clouds .

Conjunctions
Conjunctions of Time	Conjunctions of Sequence	Conjunctions of Place	Conjunctions of Contrast
Conjunctions of Comparison and Addition	Conjunctions of Condition	Conjunctions of Cause and Effect	Conjunctions of Reason and Purpose
Conjunctions of Degree and Manner