Word: but
Word origin: Old English be-ūtan, būtan, būta ‘outside, without, except’ (see by, out).
Phonetic:
bʌtListen:
used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned. Example: he stumbled but didn't fall
used to indicate the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated. Example: one cannot but sympathize
used to introduce a response expressing a feeling such as surprise or anger. Example: but that's an incredible saving!
used after an expression of apology for what one is about to say. Example: I'm sorry, but I can't pay you
without it being the case that. Example: it never rains but it pours
except; apart from; other than. Example: we were never anything but poor
no more than; only. Example: he is but a shadow of his former self
(used at the end of a sentence) though; however. Example: he was a nice bloke but
an argument against something; an objection. Example: no buts —just get out of here
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