But: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
but
[ bสt ]
used to introduce something contrasting with what has already been mentioned
However; on the other hand. Used to introduce a statement that adds to or changes the meaning of what has already been said. In contrast; on the contrary. Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She is very quiet, but she is also very intelligent.
- I wanted to go out, but it started raining.
- He said he would help, but he never showed up.
Translations
Translations of the word "but" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mas
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฒเฅเคเคฟเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช aber
๐ฎ๐ฉ tetapi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะปะต
๐ต๐ฑ ale
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใ (shikashi)
๐ซ๐ท mais
๐ช๐ธ pero
๐น๐ท ama
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทธ๋ฌ๋ (geureona)
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู (lakin)
๐จ๐ฟ ale
๐ธ๐ฐ ale
๐จ๐ณ ไฝๆฏ (dร nshรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ ampak
๐ฎ๐ธ en
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑััะฐา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แแ (magram)
๐ฆ๐ฟ amma
๐ฒ๐ฝ pero
Etymology
The word 'but' has a long history in English, dating back to Old English. It is derived from the Old English word 'be-utan' meaning 'without, outside'. Over time, its usage has evolved to indicate a contrast or exception. The conjunction 'but' is now a common and versatile word in the English language, used to introduce a contrasting idea or to indicate an exception to what has been said before.