but

US /bʌt/
UK /bʌt/
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1.

used to introduce a contrasting statement or clause

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He is small, but strong.
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I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
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howeverneverthelessyetstillthough
2.

used to indicate the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated

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There's nothing but trouble with that car.
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She does nothing but complain.
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exceptapart fromother thansavebar
1.

except; apart from

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Everyone but John was there.
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I had no choice but to agree.
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exceptexcludingbarringsaveapart from
1.

only; no more than

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He's but a child.
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I can but try.
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onlymerelyjustsimply
1.

a condition or limitation

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There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it.
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He accepted the offer without any buts.
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objectionreservationqualificationstipulationcondition