but
🇺🇸
/bət/
🇬🇧
/bət/
conjunction
A1
used to show a difference or contrast
I wanted to go, but I was too busy.
A1
however; even so
It was cold outside, but we still had fun.
A1
used to say sorry before giving bad news
I'm sorry, but I can't help you today.
A1
used to show surprise or disagreement
But that can't be right!
R
except
I had no choice but to wait.
R
used to emphasize by repeating
Nothing, but nothing will change my mind.
R
used to show something is always true
She never sees that place but she remembers happy times.
preposition
R
except for
Everyone came but John.
adverb
R
only
We can but try our best.
noun
R
an excuse for not doing something
He always has a but when asked to help.
translation
used to show a difference or contrast; however; even so; used to say sorry before giving bad news; used to show surprise or disagreement; except; used to emphasize by repeating; used to show something is always true
except for
only
an excuse for not doing something
Word Forms
Plural
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