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But vs. Although

But

/bət/

Used to introduce a contrasting statement or a point of exception

Examples:

I want to play, but it's raining.She is tall, but he is taller.

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This word has no antonyms

Although

/ɔːlˈðəʊ/

Used to introduce a statement that makes the main statement seem surprising or unlikely

Examples:

I like coffee, although I prefer tea.She smiled, although he looked unhappy.

Synonyms:

Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

Although is used to introduce a concessive clause, showing a contrast between two statements.
But is used to connect ideas that contrast with those previously mentioned.
Although often appears at the beginning of a sentence, whereas but typically connects two clauses within a sentence.
Remember, although is about concession and but is about simple opposition.
You can often replace although with though for the same meaning, but but stands alone.

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