but

Pronunciation: US [bət] UK [bət]

conj.However, only;
prep.In addition, unless ... Zhiwai
adv.Only just
n.Excuse for refuse
v.Toward (a person) speaking "but" (in protest, refusing); ""
WebBut but but

Synonyms

except only saving yet

Definitions in English

adv.

2.

used when you are saying that you should not talk any more about a subject that you have just mentioned

3.

used after expressions such as “ I’ m sorry” and “ excuse me” to introduce a polite question, request, or statement

4.

used especially after words such as “ nothing” “ everyone” or “ anything” to mean “ except”

5.

used when you are replying to someone and expressing surprise, disagreement, or annoyance

6.

7.

used after negative statements for saying that something does not happen without something else happening or being true

na.

1.

The variant of not but that not

Idioms

Example Sentences

Gang but the house and see who is there.
Source: Oxford English Dictionary

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