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used for introducing a word, phrase, or idea that is different to what has already been said

но

used to add a statement that is surprising compared to what has just been said

но

used to indicate that despite a certain fact or situation mentioned in the first clause, the second clause follows

хотя, хотя и

used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

несмотря на

used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said

хотя

used to introduce a hypothetical or conditional situation that contrasts with reality, implying that regardless of whether a certain condition is fulfilled or not, the outcome or action mentioned will still occur

даже если, хотя бы если

despite the fact that; even though

Несмотря на

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

тогда как

used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement

хотя, хоть

used to express a preference or choice between two alternatives

скорее нежели, вместо

used to show a contrast between two things or situations

хотя, несмотря на то

used to imply unexpected or ironic outcomes

когда, в то время как

used to indicate a contrast between two things

во время

much less

тем более, не говоря уже о

used to introduce a clarification, exception, or contrast to a previous statement or idea

не то чтобы, не значит что

used to introduce an exception or concession to what has been stated previously

кроме, исключая

used to introduce a restriction, exception, or limitation to what has been stated

только, лишь

used before you mention something that makes a statement not completely true

кроме