BUT versus THOUGH

BUT and THOUGH are conjunctions, words that connect two different ideas.

"But" is used to introduce an idea that adds
something to a previous idea and is different in
some way. It's a more negative word and means
something is more of a barrier than if you use
“though.”
"But" is generally in the center of a sentence,
though it is often used to start one, which is
incorrect. "But" is never used at the end of a
sentence. It's always between the two ideas.
---
I like vegetables, but I don't like carrots.
I like vegetables. But I don't like carrots.
(incorrect, but often done.)
"Though" also connects two different ideas, to
compare them, but it's a more up and happy word.
Though is more positive. It's also a more formal
word. “Though” makes you feel something is a
challenge. “But” means something is more of a
barrier
"Though" can begin, end or be the middle of a
sentence. When you put it at the end of the
statement, both ideas need to be their own
sentence
---
Though I don't like carrots, I do like vegetables.
I like vegetables, though I don't like carrots.

I like vegetables. I don't like carrots, though.

Take this “though” statement and turn it into a “but” sentence.

The computer is still on sale. I can't afford it, though.

Take this “but” sentence and turn it into three “though” statements, using “though” at the
front, the middle and the end.

I like haunted houses, but I am afraid of zombies.

(Though at the beginning)__________________________________________________

(Though in the middle)____________________________________________________

(Though at the end)_______________________________________________________