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   but

   /bʌt/

   conjunction

   • 1. used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned: "he stumbled but didn't fall" Similar yetneverthelessnonethelesseven sohoweverstillnotwithstandingdespite thatin spite of thatfor all thatall the samejust the sameat the same timebe that as it maythoughalthoughinformal:still and allarchaic:withalnathelesshowbeitOpposite and
   • 2. used to indicate the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated: "one cannot but sympathize" Similar (do) other thanotherwise thanexcept
   • 3. used to introduce a response expressing a feeling such as surprise or anger: "but that's an incredible saving!"
   • 4. used after an expression of apology for what one is about to say: "I'm sorry, but I can't pay you"
   • 5. without it being the case that: archaic "it never rains but it pours"

   preposition

   • 1. except; apart from; other than: "we were never anything but poor"
   • ▪ used with repetition of certain words to give emphasis: "nobody, but nobody, was going to stop her"

   adverb

   • 1. no more than; only: "he is but a shadow of his former self"
   • 2. (used at the end of a sentence) though; however: informal Australian, New Zealand, Scottish "he was a nice bloke but"

   noun

   • 1. an argument against something; an objection: "no buts—just get out of here"

   Word Origin Old Englishbe-ūtan, būtan, būta ‘outside, without, except’ (see by, out).

   Scrabble Points: 5

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBUT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BUT definition: 1. used to introduce an added statement, usually something that is different from what you have…. Learn more.

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   1. a. : except for the fact. would have protested but that he was afraid. b. : that used after a negative. there is no doubt but he won. c. : without the concomitant that. it never rains but it pours. d. : if not : unless. e. : than. no sooner started but it stopped. not often in formal use. 2. a.

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   2 days ago · But is the word that turns a corner in a sentence. If a sentence starts out in one direction, but can change that direction. For example: "I like you, but I never want to see you again." But can mean "however," "nonetheless," and "on the contrary" in three little letters. It's English efficiency at its best.

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   1. with the exception of; excepting; save [nobody came but me] earlier, and still sometimes, regarded as a conjunction and followed by the nominative case [nobody came but I (came)] 2. except; other than. used with an infinitive as the object.

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   But, like and, is a common transitional word and often begins sentences. When it is used in the middle of a sentence as a coordinating conjunction like and or so, it is not followed by a comma unless the comma is one of a pair setting off a parenthetical expression: His political affiliations make no difference, but his lack of ethics does.

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   1. Merely; just; only: hopes that lasted but a moment. 2. Used as an intensive: Get out of here but fast! n. A concern or objection: My offer is final, no ifs, ands, or buts.

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   A complete guide to the word "BUT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   Definition of 'but' but. (bət , STRONG bʌt ) 1. conjunction. You use but to introduce something that contrasts with what you have just said, or to introduce something that adds to what you have just said. "You said you'd stay till tomorrow."—"I know, Bel, but I think I would rather go back."

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of but – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    BUT definition: 1. used to introduce something new that you say, especially something that is different or the…. Learn more.

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    but meaning, definition, what is but: used to connect two statements or phrase...: Learn more.