bt

Conjunction

but

1. However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
   • She is very old but still attractive.

   Synonyms:

   yet, although, ac

2. 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).
   • I am not rich but [I am] poor. Not John but Peter went there.
3. (colloquial) Used at the beginning of a sentence to express opposition to a remark.
   • But I never said you could do that!
4. Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
   • I cannot but feel offended.

   Synonyms:

   bar, unless, excepting, excluding, with the exception of, without

5. (colloquial) Used to link an interjection to the following remark as an intensifier.
   • Wow! But that's amazing!
6. (archaic) Without it also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
   • It never rains but it pours

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