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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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He last won with Carolina in 2006, but he earned two President’s Trophies in 2017-18 and 2023-24 with the Predators and the Rangers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The lyrics are happy, but the chords never resolve to the harmonic centre, creating a feeling of instability.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Los Angeles made the playoffs each year since the 2021-22 season, but the team did not advance past the first round.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Into every life a little rain must fall - but nothing could prepare Olivia Rodrigo for Hampstead Heath in June.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

They thought they’d be freed within a few weeks, but the weeks have stretched into months.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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