but in English

adverb

1

no more than; only.

he is but a shadow of his former self

synonyms: only, just, simply, merely, no more than, nothing but, a mere

conjunction

1

used to introduce something contrasting with what has already been mentioned.

synonyms: yet, nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, however, still, notwithstanding, despite that, in spite of that, for all that, all the same, just the same, though, although

2

used to indicate the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated.

one cannot but sympathize

3

used to introduce a response expressing a feeling such as surprise or anger.

but that's an incredible saving!

4

used after an expression of apology for what one is about to say.

I'm sorry, but I can't pay you

5

without its being the case that.

it never rains but it pours

preposition

1

except; apart from; other than.

in Texas, we were never anything but poor

synonyms: except (for), apart from, other than, besides, aside from, with the exception of, bar, excepting, excluding, leaving out, save (for), saving

noun

1

an argument against something; an objection.

no buts —just get out of here

adverb

• only, just, simply, merely, no more than, nothing but, a mere
• simply, only, merely, just

conjunction

• yet, nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, however, still, notwithstanding, despite that, in spite of that, for all that, all the same, just the same, though, although
• whereas, conversely, but then, then again, on the other hand, by/in contrast, on the contrary

preposition

• except (for), apart from, other than, besides, aside from, with the exception of, bar, excepting, excluding, leaving out, save (for), saving

Use "but" in a sentence

1. But you're nothing but a handyman.

2. But a dog is anything but.

3. But ornamental Alliums are anything but little

4. But in fact but is extremely brazen people.

5. Sullen but accurate, spiky but efficient: that's it.

6. Fresh but dense, dark but clear, cold but full of life, Aranyaka is an intruiging

7. There are few books but have misprint or two, but this book is anything but perfect.

8. But it's the same, but it's just really weird.

9. But," a very important but, "I love Christmas carols.

10. But friction-

11. But eccentric?

12. But likely.

13. Money may be the husk of many things, but not the kernel. It brings you food, but not appetite; medicine, but not health; acquaintances, but not friends; servants, but not loyalty; days of joy, but not peace of happiness. 

14. But who?

15. But whole!

16. But how?

17. The report looks impressive but it's really nothing but waffle.

18. 10 But the model isn't from magic but particle physics.

19. Docet se nullum extraordinarium honorem Appetisse, sed but, but also; yet; however, but in fact/truth; not to mention; yes but aber, aber auch, doch, doch

20. The Cellarer was a stout man, vulgar in appearance but jolly, white-haired but still strong, small but quick.

21. They have noses but cannot smell, feet but are unable to walk, and throats but can utter no sound.

22. See: (all) skin and bones (But) not in the biblical sense (But) still and all (But) that's another story (one) can dish it out, But (one) can't take it; a man can die But once; a

23. But for other things -- but for the ranking bundles, you're right.

24. But this technology is very new, but technically is very old.

25. A mare. She's old, but still strong. Old... but still strong.

26. Have grandiose aims but puny abilities, great ambition but little talent.

27. I missed you but I missing you. I missing you but I missed you .I see you but I seeing you . I seeing you but I see you.

28. But Abati's dead.

29. But, still... this.

30. “But if not.”

31. Together but Apart

32. But she's bored.

33. But it's askew.

34. But few signed.

35. But Aurora's pod...

36. but I am.

37. Abyssinian, but yes.

38. But why abstinence?

39. But they persisted.

40. But the soldiers.

41. But I won't.

42. Competent, but predictable.

43. Anything but that!

44. Silent but deadly.

45. But no more .

46. But completely deserted.

47. But it's Christmas.

48. But you're not!

49. But move swiftly.

50. But the bronchospasm?