29 Synonyms & Antonyms For BUT

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    • Definitions but [buht, buht] / bʌt, bət / CONJUNCTION indicating contrast Synonyms WEAK although however nevertheless on the other hand still though yet CONJUNCTION indicating an exception Synonyms WEAK aside from barring disregarding except not including omitting passing over without PREPOSITION indicating contrast Synonyms WEAK although however nevertheless on the other hand still though PREPOSITION indicating an exception Synonyms WEAK aside from barring disregarding except not including omitting passing over without

    Usage

    What are other ways to say but? The conjunction but marks an opposition or contrast, though in a casual way: We are going, but we shall return. However indicates a less marked opposition, but displays a second consideration to be compared with the first: We are going; however (“notice this also”), we shall return. Nevertheless implies a concession, something which should not be forgotten in making a summing up: We are going; nevertheless (“do not forget that”), we shall return. Still implies that in spite of a preceding concession, something must be considered as possible or even inevitable: We have to go on foot; still (“it is probable and possible that”), we'll get there. Yet implies that in spite of a preceding concession, there is still a chance for a different outcome: We are going; yet (“in spite of all, some day”), we shall return.

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    Van Spankeren also warns against buying collectibles that are suddenly trendy but can just as suddenly lose their value.

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    Raising kids today comes with new challenges, but the fundamentals haven’t changed.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    The European Parliament on Dec. 17 approved another one-year delay and several “simplifications” that address some of the worst burdens of compliance—but only for those inside the EU.

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    The 24-year-old has played just one singles match since Wimbledon in the summer but was hoping to return to the tour in time for the first Grand Slam of the year in Melbourne.

    From BBC

    It may feel much better, but the mathematical gains probably aren’t as great.

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    Related Words

    Words related to but are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word but. Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

    besides exclusive of except exclusively however just nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding notwithstanding only regardless simply solely still still and all unless what if yet

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