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How do you use Yet instead of but?
So they have the same meaning, same function as conjunctions. “Yet” sounds more formal than “but,” so we tend to use it in a more formal situation. In most everyday situations, we use “but” to connect our ideas. It would sound too formal, too polite, to use “yet” in most everyday conversations.
Can I use yet and but together?
Use either but or yet when conveying two ideas that are in contrast to each other in order to separate them. His family lives in Tampa, but he lives in Iowa or His family lives in Tampa, yet he lives in Iowa. Do NOT say His family lives in Tampa, but yet he lives in Iowa. That is a redundancy.
How do you properly use but?
We use but to link items which are the same grammatical type (coordinating conjunction). But is used to connect ideas that contrast. I am allergic to strawberries.
Why do we use yet in a sentence?
Yet used with the present perfect means ‘at any time up to now’. We use it to emphasise that we expect something to happen soon. Yet (in this context) is only used in negative sentences and questions. Have you finished your homework yet?
Is but since correct?
In short, yes. Both ‘since’ and ‘but’ can be used as conjunctions or as prepositions.
Is yet a formal word?
“Yet” is used this way in formal English speech as well as writing. This is especially true in formal “teacher talk” such as professor’s lectures. And do you like to watch English language TV and movies? If so, you may have also heard this use of “yet” in courtroom dramas.
Is however and but the same meaning?
The word ‘however’ is used in the sense of ‘nevertheless’. On the other hand, the word ‘but’ is used as a conjunction between two sentences. This is the main difference between the two words. In both the sentences, the word ‘but’ is used in the sense of ‘although’.
What is the difference between “but” and “However”?
The difference between “however” and “although”. The main difference between these two words is that however can stand by itself at the beginning of a sentence, with a comma after it. Although can’t do this. The words also have slightly different meanings:Although means “in spite of the fact that…”.However means “but”.
What is the difference between “then” and “than”?
The word ‘than’ is used when there is some kind of comparison between two subjects.
What is a synonym for yet?
Synonyms for Yet: adv. •however (adverb) but, still, although, moreover, nevertheless, though, however, Albeit, furthermore. •in addition (adverb) along, also, further, furthermore, besides, over and above, additionally, likewise, too, to boot, more, still further, moreover, as well.