But

Quick meaning: But is a preposition meaning Apart from, except (for), excluding.

Meaning

Apart from, except (for), excluding.

More Meanings

1. (Australia, Geordie, Scotland, conjunctive) Though, however.
2. Used to repeat an adverb for emphasis; simply; just; absolutely.
3. (colloquial) Used at the beginning of a sentence to express opposition to a remark.
4. However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
5. On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).
6. (obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.
7. (chiefly literary or poetic) Merely, only, just, no more than

Example Sentences

I like everything but that.

Everyone but Father left early.

If they kill us, we shall but die.

Away but the hoose and tell me whae's there.

Word Forms

• buts
• butting
• butted

Synonyms for but

Depending on context, synonyms include bar, unless, excepting, excluding, without, yet.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include merely, simply, only, just, except, still.

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