English Conjunctions of "Contrast"

but

conjunction

b

u

ʌ

t

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

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She loves to play soccer, but her sister prefers basketball.

The book was interesting, but the ending was a bit disappointing.

yet

conjunction

y

j

e

ɛ

t

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

even though

conjunction

/ˈiːvən ðˌoʊ/

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

though

conjunction

th

ð

ou

oʊ

gh

used to say something surprising compared to the main idea

although

conjunction

a

ɔ:

l

th

ð

ou

oʊ

gh

used to introduce a contrast to what has just been said

even if

conjunction

/ˈiːvən ɪf/

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

while

conjunction

wh

w

i

aɪ

l

e

despite the fact that; even though

whereas

conjunction

wh

w

e

ɛ

r

ea

æ

s

z

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

albeit

conjunction

a

ɔ

l

b

ei

iɪ

t

used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement

rather than

conjunction

/ɹˈæðɚ ðɐn/

used to express a preference or choice between two alternatives

much as

conjunction

/mˈʌtʃ æz/

used to show a contrast between two things or situations

when

conjunction

wh

w

e

ɛ

n

used to imply unexpected or ironic outcomes

let alone

conjunction

/lˈɛt ɐlˈoʊn/

much less

no that

conjunction

/nˈoʊ ðˈæt/

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

save

conjunction

s

a

eɪ

v

e

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

only

Adverb

o

oʊ

n

l

y

i

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

Grammatical Information:

conjunctive adverb

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