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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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That sounds simple, but it creates a challenge because reading words is an automatic habit for most people.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

“It’s in theory an exciting moment, because they’re launching this new version, but it’s the expensive one,” Brauer said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Claude 3.5 Sonnet maintained stable performance through lists of twenty words but then experienced a sharp decline, falling to 24% accuracy with forty-word lists.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

In the spring, the yard was full of colorful wildflowers, but for the rest of the year, it stayed dormant.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

She will have to pass through heavily guarded areas to access the port, but no matter.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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