Simple Present Tense: And | But

And | But

And

Used to join two words, phrases, parts of sentences, or related statements together.

• Examples:
• The children like the food and desert.
• Freddy and Mike are brothers.
• She has a soft and clear voice.
• They can play soccer and baseball.

But

Used to introduce an added statement, usually something that is different from what you have said before

• Examples:
• She's not a painter but a writer
• You can invite Keith to the party, but please don't ask that friend of his.
• I don’t like this medicine but I take it anyway.
• I like this place but it’s too expensive.

References:

• Meaning of but
  
• Meaning of and
  
• Examples with but
• Connectors
  
• Business English: But/And
  

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