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

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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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In fact, scientists revealed that the asteroid is only 11 metres across, comparable to a school bus — that may seem huge for us Earthlings, but in astronomical proportions that is tiny.

From Space Scoop

Carvana Co. is a “true disruptor,” with an online platform and customer experience that positions it to gain market share in the large but fragmented used-car market.

From MarketWatch

The heyday of Britain’s Victorian empire spawned many larger-than-life personalities, but few of them rivaled Col.

From The Wall Street Journal

“These violations are not about withholding wages or failing to pay partners, but as part of the agreement, some current and former partners will receive payouts. This compensation is about compliance, not unpaid wages.”

From The Wall Street Journal

It started as a way for small businesses to have an e-commerce storefront but has also attracted larger retailers.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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