Are these sentences right? And if so, what is the difference, especially between however and although.?
1) I usually have a small lunch, but I always have a big dinner.
2) I usually have a small lunch, although I always have a big dinner.
3) I usually have a small lunch. However, I always have a big dinner.
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They all mean the same thing. The transition words: “but,” “although,” and “however” are all contrasting transition words. Which sentence you wish to use is your own preference.
By the way, #3 should be: “I usually have a small lunch; however, I always have a big dinner.” (#3 should be one sentence)
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depending on context they can both mean the same thing. However usually means: nevertheless, on the other hand, in spite of. Although usually is put in place of: even though, and sometimes as well as
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