But: meaning, definitions and examples

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but

 

[ bสŒt ]

Conjunction
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Conjunction

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

however, nevertheless, yet

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฒเฅ‡เค•เคฟเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tetapi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ale

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใ‹ใ— (shikashi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mais

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋Ÿฌ๋‚˜ (geureona)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูƒู† (lakin)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ale

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ale

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝ†ๆ˜ฏ (dร nshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ampak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ en

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑั–ั€ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ› (magram)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

See also: butt, button, rebut.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #12, this is one of the most fundamental words in English. It's absolutely essential to master this word as it forms the backbone of English communication and appears in almost every conversation or text.