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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“I’m OK. I’m not going to let them steal my joy, but this is very serious. These are federal criminal charges.”

From Los Angeles Times

Birmingham led by six at halftime and maintained that margin through three quarters, but Granada Hills crept to within 57-55 on Alana Yeck’s steal and jumper in the lane with 1:30 left.

From Los Angeles Times

Then came the invention of air conditioning, but Friday’s Mission League tournament semifinals were also super hot in terms of intensity and top performances.

From Los Angeles Times

"Many in India would like to remain strategically unaligned, but if this rapprochement proves durable, India would likely gravitate back to the US bloc," said Shah.

From BBC

She has admitted showing "poor judgement", but the fallout has already begun, with one organisation dropping her as patron for its annual prize.

From BBC

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

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