BUT
Definition of BUT
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An instance or example of using the word "but".
"It has to be done – no ifs or buts."
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The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
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A limit; a boundary.
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Use the word "but".
"But me no buts."
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Merely, only, just.
"Christmas comes but once a year."
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Though, however.
"I'll have to go home early but."
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Used as an intensifier.
"Nobody, but nobody, crosses me and gets away with it."
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Apart from, except (for), excluding.
"Everyone but Father left early."
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(obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.
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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).
"I am not rich but [I am] poor not John but Peter went there."
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However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
"She is very old but still attractive."
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Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
"I cannot but feel offended."
Source: Wiktionary
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