but

A1
Pronunciation
/bʊt/
/bʌt/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

An instance or example of using the word "but".

Example Sentences
  • It has to be done – no ifs or buts.
2 Definition

The outer room of a small two-room cottage.

3 Definition

A limit; a boundary.

4 Definition

The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Use the word "but".

Example Sentences
  • But me no buts.
Adverb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Merely, only, just.

Example Sentences
  • Christmas comes but once a year.
2 Definition

Though, however.

Example Sentences
  • I'll have to go home early but.
3 Definition

Used as an intensifier.

Example Sentences
  • Nobody, but nobody, crosses me and gets away with it.
Conjunction
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

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).

Example Sentences
  • I am not rich but [I am] poor  not John but Peter went there.
2 Definition

However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).

Example Sentences
  • She is very old but still attractive.
3 Definition

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".

Example Sentences
  • I cannot but feel offended.
4 Definition

Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).

Example Sentences
  • It never rains but it pours.
5 Definition

Except with; unless with; without.

6 Definition

Only; solely; merely.

7 Definition

Until.

8 Definition

(following a negated expression of improbability) That.

Preposition
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

Apart from, except (for), excluding.

Example Sentences
  • Everyone but Father left early.
2 Definition

(obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.