This page lists 7 conjunctions that start with L, running alphabetically from “Lest” to “Like as”. The list mixes single words, conjunctive adverbs, and short phrases. You can use them to compare ideas, show purpose, add a final point, or stress contrast in everyday speech and writing.

Conjunctions are words or phrases that join clauses, ideas, or sentences so they flow together smoothly. Some are very old: “like as” appears in centuries-old religious texts, while “like” is now common in casual speech.

Below you’ll find the table with the conjunction, its definition, an example usage, and a description.

Conjunction: The word or phrase itself, listed in alphabetical order so you can quickly find the one you need.

Definition: A short, plain explanation of what each conjunction means and which type it is, so you know how it works.

Example usage: A sample sentence showing the conjunction in a real context, so you can copy the pattern in your own writing.

Description: Extra notes on tone, formality, and typical placement, helping you decide when each conjunction fits best.

Conjunctions

ConjunctionDefinitionExample usage
LestA subordinating conjunction meaning “for fear that” or “in order that not”.She spoke quietly lest she wake the baby.
LikeAn informal subordinating conjunction meaning “as” or “as if”.It looks like it is going to rain.
LastlyA conjunctive adverb that introduces the final point in a sequence.First, mix the flour; next, add the eggs; lastly, fold in the berries.
LikewiseA conjunctive adverb meaning “in the same way” or “also”.He voted early; likewise, his sister cast her ballot before noon.
Let aloneA phrasal conjunction used to say that something is even less likely than what was just mentioned.He can’t boil an egg, let alone cook a full dinner.
Last but not leastA transitional phrase used to introduce a final item that is just as important as the earlier ones.Last but not least, I want to thank my family for their support.
Like asAn archaic conjunction meaning “in the same way as”.Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him.

Descriptions

Lest
A formal, slightly old-fashioned word that introduces something you want to avoid. It is often followed by the base form of a verb, as in “lest he forget.”
Like
Widely used in everyday speech to link a clause to a comparison. Some style guides prefer “as” or “as if” in formal writing, but “like” as a conjunction is common and well established.
Lastly
Signals to the reader that this is the final item in a list or series of ideas. It works as a transition between sentences or clauses.
Likewise
Connects two ideas that are similar or follow the same pattern. It usually appears at the start of a sentence or after a semicolon.
Let alone
Used after a negative statement to stress that a bigger or harder thing is out of the question. It adds emphasis and contrast in a compact way.
Last but not least
Often used in speeches and lists to flag the final point while making clear it deserves equal attention. It works as a connector between ideas in a sequence.
Like as
Mostly found in older English and religious texts. It links a comparison to the main clause and is rarely used in modern writing.
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