but

US /bʌt/
UK /bʌt/
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1.

tetapi, namun

used to introduce a contrasting statement or clause

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He is small, but strong.
Dia kecil, tetapi kuat.
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I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
Saya ingin pergi, tetapi saya terlalu letih.
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howeverneverthelessyetstillthough
2.

melainkan, kecuali

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.
Tiada apa-apa melainkan masalah dengan kereta itu.
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She does nothing but complain.
Dia tidak melakukan apa-apa melainkan mengeluh.
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exceptapart fromother thansavebar
1.

kecuali, melainkan

except; apart from

:
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Everyone but John was there.
Semua orang kecuali John ada di sana.
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I had no choice but to agree.
Saya tiada pilihan melainkan bersetuju.
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exceptexcludingbarringsaveapart from
1.

hanya, cuma

only; no more than

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He's but a child.
Dia hanyalah seorang kanak-kanak.
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I can but try.
Saya hanya boleh mencuba.
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onlymerelyjustsimply
1.

tetapi, syarat

a condition or limitation

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There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it.
Tiada jika, dan, atau tetapi mengenainya.
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He accepted the offer without any buts.
Dia menerima tawaran itu tanpa sebarang tetapi.
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objectionreservationqualificationstipulationcondition