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But

/bʊt/

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noun

  1. An instance or example of using the word "but".
  2. The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
  3. A limit; a boundary.
  4. The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.

verb

  1. Use the word "but".

adverb

  1. Merely, only, just.
  2. Though, however.
  3. Used as an intensifier.

Synonyms: even so, nevertheless, notwithstanding, yet

preposition

  1. Apart from, except (for), excluding.
  2. (obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.

Synonyms: barring, except for, save for

conjunction

  1. 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).
  2. However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
  3. 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".
  4. Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
  5. Except with; unless with; without.
  6. Only; solely; merely.
  7. Until.
  8. (following a negated expression of improbability) That.

Synonyms: bar, excepting, excluding, unless, with the exception of, without, ac, although, yet

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But is a 5-meaning word in English. Shorter words have fewer anagrams.

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