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What's the difference between but / though / although / however / yet / nevertheless
the basic neutral conjunction for contrast
I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
Я хотел пойти, но я был слишком устал.
It was hard, though I enjoyed it.
Это было трудно, хотя мне понравилось.
Although it was cold, we went out.
Хотя было холодно, мы вышли.
The plan was good. However, it failed.
План был хорошим. Однако он провалился.
She is young, yet very experienced.
Она молода, но при этом очень опытна.
It was raining; nevertheless, they continued.
Шёл дождь; тем не менее, они продолжили.
similar to nevertheless, but a bit less common
The task was difficult; nonetheless, she finished it.
Задание было трудным; тем не менее, она его выполнила.
It was late, but I still called her.
Было поздно, но я всё же позвонил ей.
Tea is hot, whereas coffee can be cold.
Чай горячий, тогда как кофе может быть холодным.
used to present a contrasting second idea or point of view
The job is hard. On the other hand, it pays well.
Работа трудная. С другой стороны, она хорошо оплачивается.
used to highlight a difference between two things
The first method was slow; in contrast, the second was fast.
Первый способ был медленным; в отличие от него, второй был быстрым.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce but and what this word means
but translation: но. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce but
/bʌt/
but translation
но
but examples
I wanted to go, but I was tired.
but transcription
/bʌt/, /bʌt/
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shows contrast between ideas
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but is pronounced as /bʌt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
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I wanted to go, but I was tired. Translation: Я хотел пойти, но устал.
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