but
but/bət/
conjunction
- used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned."he stumbled but didn't fall"synonyms: yet, nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, however, still, notwithstanding, despite that, in spite of that, for all that, all the same, just the same, at the same time, be that as it may, though, although, still and all, withal, natheless, howbeit
- used to indicate the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated."one cannot but sympathize"synonyms: (do) other than, otherwise than, except
- used to introduce a response expressing a feeling such as surprise or anger."but that's an incredible saving!"
- used after an expression of apology for what one is about to say."I'm sorry, but I can't pay you"
- without it being the case that."it never rains but it pours"
preposition
except; apart from; other than.
"in Texas, we were never anything but poor"
synonyms: except (for), apart from, other than, besides, aside from, with the exception of, short of, bar, barring, excepting, excluding, omitting, leaving out, save (for), saving, outside of
adverb
no more than; only.
"he is but a shadow of his former self"
synonyms: only, just, simply, merely, no more than, nothing but, a mere, nobbut
noun
an argument against something; an objection.
"no buts —just get out of here"
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Kids Definition · 1 of 3 conjunction. (ˈ)bət. 1. a. : except that : unless. it never rains but it pours. b. : that entry 3 sense 1b. —used after a negative.
The conjunction but means “on the contrary,” and is used to indicate contrast or opposition between elements in a sentence. How is but different from however, ...
But means 'except' when it is used after words such as all, everything/nothing, everyone/no one, everybody/nobody: …
but in American English 1 · 1. with the exception of; excepting; save [nobody came but me] · 2. except; other than · 3. and in spite of this; and even so; yet.
Jul 12, 2020 · It has much the same meaning as "merely", or "no more than" and is used in humble expression when speaking about oneself:.