15 Connectors, Conjunctions, Definition and Example Sentences Because Because is used to show reason. She usually eats at home, because she likes cooking. Although Although is used to show two opposite statements. Although he speaks seldom, he says meaningful words. Whereas Whereas is used to show contrast. She is very funny whereas he is boring. But But is used to join two ideas that are opposites. I am very hungry, but the fridge is empty. Besides Besides means in addition to, also. It is a preposition. She speaks three languages besides Spanish. Unlike Unlike means different from, not similar to. Jack is completely unlike his father. Therefore Therefore is used to show the result /effect of an