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but

[buht, buht] / bʌt, bət /
CONJUNCTION
indicating contrast
Synonyms
WEAK
although however nevertheless on the other hand still though yet
CONJUNCTION
indicating an exception
Synonyms
WEAK
aside from barring disregarding except not including omitting passing over without
PREPOSITION
indicating contrast
Synonyms
WEAK
although however nevertheless on the other hand still though
PREPOSITION
indicating an exception
Synonyms
WEAK
aside from barring disregarding except not including omitting passing over without

Usage

What are other ways to say but? The conjunction but marks an opposition or contrast, though in a casual way: We are going, but we shall return. However indicates a less marked opposition, but displays a second consideration to be compared with the first: We are going; however (“notice this also”), we shall return. Nevertheless implies a concession, something which should not be forgotten in making a summing up: We are going; nevertheless (“do not forget that”), we shall return. Still implies that in spite of a preceding concession, something must be considered as possible or even inevitable: We have to go on foot; still (“it is probable and possible that”), we'll get there. Yet implies that in spite of a preceding concession, there is still a chance for a different outcome: We are going; yet (“in spite of all, some day”), we shall return.

Example Sentences

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The recent broadening of gains across the U.S. stock market is a positive sign heading into 2026 — but it may be tough for the S&P 500 to rally without help from its technology sector.

From MarketWatch

The recent broadening of gains across the U.S. stock market is a positive sign heading into 2026 — but it may be tough for the S&P 500 to rally without help from its technology sector.

From MarketWatch

The previous year’s growth was slightly larger but still paltry at 0.58%.

From Los Angeles Times

The case was described by police as "like a TV drama", but for Christopher it was horribly real.

From BBC

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has considered altering the U.S. vaccine schedule to be more closely aligned with Denmark’s, people familiar with the matter said, but no final decision has been made.

From The Wall Street Journal

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