but; however · (used for emphasis) indeed

Jane is fat and rude, and smokes too much. However, Ken thinks she's lovely and charming. That's why they say love is blind.

In 2009, I had graduated from high school but I still hadn't started university.

Although you can't make it as "the greatest person", you can still be the best person to your partner.

They looked everywhere for him, but couldn't find him anywhere.

I really like him, but not his circle of friends.