The meaning of But

phrase

In spite of this; nevertheless.

Usage examples:

She knew they had meant it kindly, but it had hurt all the same

idiom

Despite what has just been said

Usage examples:

It rained every day of our holiday - but we had a good time all the same.

conjunction

In spite of the fact that; even though.

Usage examples:

Although the sun was shining it wasn't that warm

noun

A long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon.

Usage examples:

An iron bar

verb

Fasten (something, especially a door or window) with a bar or bars.

Usage examples:

She bolted and barred the door

preposition

Except for.

Usage examples:

His kids were all gone now, bar one

preposition

Except for; if not for.

Usage examples:

Barring accidents, we should win

verb

Fasten (something, especially a door or window) with a bar or bars.

Usage examples:

She bolted and barred the door

preposition

In addition to; apart from.

Usage examples:

I have no other family besides my parents

adverb

In addition; as well.

Usage examples:

I'm capable of doing the work, and a lot more besides

preposition

In addition to; also

Usage examples:

Do you play any other sports besides golf?, he won’t mind if you’re late – besides, it’s not your f…

preposition

Not including; other than.

Usage examples:

They work every day except sunday

conjunction

Used before a statement that forms an exception to one just made.

Usage examples:

I didn't tell him anything, except that i needed the money

verb

Specify as excluded from a category or group.

Usage examples:

Five classes of advertisement are excepted from control

preposition

Except for; apart from.

Usage examples:

Excepting a scratched door, the car was in good condition

verb

Specify as excluded from a category or group.

Usage examples:

Five classes of advertisement are excepted from control

preposition

Not taking someone or something into account; except.

Usage examples:

The holiday cost £180, excluding accommodation

verb

Deny (someone) access to a place, group, or privilege.

Usage examples:

The public were excluded from the board meeting

preposition

Not including

Usage examples:

The aircraft carries 461 people excluding the crew and cabin staff.

adverb

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

Usage examples:

People tend to put on weight in middle age. however, gaining weight is not inevitable

adverb

To whatever amount or degree

Usage examples:

However fast we drive, we’re not going to get there in time., if emma likes something she’ll buy it…

adjective

Based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair.

Usage examples:

A just and democratic society

adverb

Exactly.

Usage examples:

That's just what i need

And nothing more

adverb

Just; only.

Usage examples:

Gary, a silent boy, merely nodded

adverb

Only; and nothing more

Usage examples:

I merely said that i was tired., these columns have no function and are merely decorative.

adverb

In spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same.

Usage examples:

Statements which, although literally true, are nevertheless misleading

adverb

Despite what has just been said or referred to

Usage examples:

Their team hadn’t lost a game the entire season. nevertheless, we beat them by a huge margin last n…

adverb

Nothing but; just.

Usage examples:

He looked a lot like his uncle when he was nobbut a lad

adverb

In spite of that; nevertheless.

Usage examples:

It was the barest of welcomes, but it was a welcome nonetheless

adverb

Despite what has just been said or referred to; nevertheless

Usage examples:

There are possible risks, but nonetheless, we feel it’s a sound investment.

preposition

In spite of.

Usage examples:

Notwithstanding the evidence, the consensus is that the jury will not reach a verdict

adverb

Nevertheless; in spite of this.

Usage examples:

I didn't like it. notwithstanding, i remained calm

conjunction

Although; in spite of the fact that.

Usage examples:

Notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and patiently

verb

Leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully.

Usage examples:

He was omitted from the second test

Present participle of omit

adverb

And no one or nothing more besides; solely.

Usage examples:

There are only a limited number of tickets available

adjective

Alone of its or their kind; single or solitary.

Usage examples:

The only medal we had ever won

conjunction

Except that; but.

Usage examples:

He is still a young man, only he seems older because of his careworn expression

noun

An economy of or reduction in money, time, or another resource.

Usage examples:

This resulted in a considerable saving in development costs

adjective

Preventing waste of a particular resource.

Usage examples:

Innovative money-saving ideas for students

preposition

With the exception of; except.

adverb

In a straightforward or plain manner.

Usage examples:

She spoke simply and from the heart

adverb

Just; only

Usage examples:

I simply don’t trust him., we simply go to camp, set it up, and spend the weekend., they voted not …

noun

Abbreviation for sexually transmitted infection: an infection (= a condition in which bacteria or viruses that cause disease have entered the body) that can be passed from one person to another by sexual activity

Usage examples:

The country's rate of sexually transmitted infections, or stis, are among the highest in the world.…

adjective

Not moving or making a sound.

Usage examples:

The still body of the young man

noun

Deep silence and calm; stillness.

Usage examples:

The still of the night

adverb

Up to and including the present or the time mentioned; even now (or then) as formerly.

Usage examples:

He still lives with his mother

conjunction

Despite the fact that; although.

Usage examples:

Though they were speaking in undertones, percival could hear them

adverb

However (indicating that a factor qualifies or imposes restrictions on what was said previously).

Usage examples:

I was hunting for work. jobs were scarce though

adverb

Up until the present or a specified or implied time; by now or then.

Usage examples:

I haven't told anyone else yet

conjunction

But at the same time; but nevertheless.

Usage examples:

The path was dark, yet i slowly found my way

adverb

(used in negative statements and questions) at this time or at that time; now or then

Usage examples:

"is dinner ready?" "not yet.", has janet finished her homework yet?, he had not yet decided what to…