Definitions
How to pronounce but:
But - as an adverb
But - as a noun
An instance or example of using the word "but".
Example: "It has to be done – no ifs or buts."
The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
A limit; a boundary.
The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.
But - as a verb
Use the word "but".
Example: "But me no buts."
But - as a preposition
Apart from, except (for), excluding.
Example: "Everyone but father left early."
(obsolete outside scotland) outside of.
But - as a conjunction
On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).
Example: "I am not rich but [i am] poor not john but peter went there."
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
Example: "She is very old but still attractive."
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
Example: "I cannot but feel offended."
Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
Example: "It never rains but it pours."
Except with; unless with; without.
Only; solely; merely.
Until.
(following a negated expression of improbability) that.
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
BUT has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.
BUT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
BUT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
