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but

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conjunction

ˈbət How to pronounce but (audio)
1
a
: except for the fact
would have protested but that he was afraid
b
: that
—used after a negative
there is no doubt but he won
c
: without the concomitant that
it never rains but it pours
d
: if not : unless
e
: than
no sooner started but it stopped
—not often in formal use
2
a
: on the contrary : on the other hand : notwithstanding
—used to connect coordinate elements
he was called but he did not answernot peace but a sword
b
: yet
poor but proud
c
: with the exception of
—used before a word often taken to be the subject of a clause
none but the brave deserves the fair John Dryden

but

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preposition

1
a
: with the exception of : barring
no one there but me
compare but entry 1 sense 2c
b
: other than
this letter is nothing but an insult
2
Scotland
a
: without, lacking
b
: outside

but

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adverb

1
: only, merely
he is but a child
2
Scotland : outside
3
: to the contrary
who knows but that she may succeed
4
—used as an intensive
get there but fast

but

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pronoun

: that not : who not
nobody but has his fault William Shakespeare

but

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noun

Scotland
: the kitchen or living quarters of a 2-room cottage
Phrases
but that
: that
—used after a negative
there is no doubt but that it must be done
but what
: that … not
—used to indicate possibility or uncertainty
I don't know but what I will go

Synonyms

Conjunction

Preposition

Adverb

Example Sentences

Conjunction We had no choice but to leave. They've done nothing but argue all afternoon. Preposition There was no one there but him. I didn't tell anyone but my sister. Who but you would think that? Adverb They have but two weeks to get ready. she is but a child and too young to understand such things See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Conjunction
But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts. Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian, 22 June 2017 But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat. Chad Graff, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017 The tech firm didn’t pull that video down, but reached out to police. Queenie Wong, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017 But campus leaders like Chancellor Vincent Fulginiti and many community donors had a bigger vision. Matthew Wynia, The Denver Post, 1 May 2017 Normally a chain moving here wouldn’t pique my interest too much, but this place has got some serious fans — called ‘ Allyson Reedy, The Know, 24 Apr. 2017 The powerhouse, year-round clubs might be peaking again but the strongest undercurrents Saturday came from team connections. Dan Albano, Orange County Register, 22 Apr. 2017 But enough do to make a significant dent in the prescription numbers. Christopher Ingraham, The Cannabist, 21 Apr. 2017
Preposition
Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020 Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close. Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 30 May 2020 Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close. Robert Klemko, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2020 The Big Ten hasn’t enacted a conference-wide date but Ohio State, which is scheduled to visit Oregon a week after NDSU on Sept. 12, has said its players will begin workouts June 8. oregonlive, 28 May 2020 These assumptions are in need of scrutiny, not by comparison with other countries but of this country with itself a few generations ago. Marilynne Robinson, The New York Review of Books, 27 May 2020 Nick has more power but Joey is a bit more nimble -- everything else is essentially equal. John Owning, Dallas News, 27 May 2020 Some people just believe that there’s no way but to just fight back. Chris Buckley, New York Times, 15 May 2020 Facebook has no option but to get its act together in India. Ananya Bhattacharya, Quartz India, 23 Apr. 2020
Adverb
In evading surveillance and defying governance by persisting as a trace, (an absent presence, something not there, which cannot but be felt) against all odds, history persists. Jerrine Tan, Wired, 4 Aug. 2022 The wide-angle lens of television invites immersion in a pivotal midlife decade that—for anyone juggling a career, children, and aging parents, as well as their own compromises, regrets, and unfulfilled ambitions—is anything but dry. Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2022 The narrative thrust hangs on the hook of a seemingly ordinary American family ending up in a situation that’s anything but, and the enterprise is to figure out what exactly happened. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2021 Mahomes likely won’t get but deserves the MVP award after overcoming a slightly tougher road than Rodgers to get his conference’s top seed. Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Dec. 2020 Anyone meeting its representatives and leaders cannot but be impressed by their knowledge, education, and intelligence. Douglas Carr, National Review, 14 Sep. 2020 Pliskova jumped out to a 3-1 lead in the second set, and while Wozniacki held her serve, Pliskova did not let up, winning all of her first serve points and all but two on her second serve. Alexa Philippou, Cincinnati.com, 19 Aug. 2017 The controversies of this presidency have made bipartisan cooperation all but impossible, and there is not enough unity among Republicans to pass politically charged legislation on a partisan basis. James Capretta, National Review, 19 Aug. 2017 However, according to reports from Argentine journalist Lucas Ajuria on Twitter, Simeone's future at Genoa is all but over, and Spurs are set to scrap it out with Serie A side Fiorentina for the player's signature. SI.com, 2 Aug. 2017
Noun
But there was a but of confusion from the judges and fans at home. Leah Rocketto, Woman's Day, 29 Oct. 2020 But even the tech titans have lots of shrugs and buts. Shira Ovide, New York Times, 1 May 2020 That way there's no ifs, ands or buts about what's going on. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati.com, 4 Mar. 2020 Ohio State yeah-buts teams like Rutgers all the time. Doug Lesmerises, cleveland.com, 16 Sep. 2019 Investor advocates have long wanted one set of rules to apply to both advisors and brokers: that anyone handling money put investors’ interests first, with no ifs, ands or buts. Barry Ritholtz, latimes.com, 24 June 2019 As for consumers who still subscribe to traditional cable and for whom these streaming services are just additive, there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it: the monthly fees are mounting. Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 10 Oct. 2018 Le meneur de jeu espagnol a marqué 10 buts et a offert 18 passes décisives cette saison. SI.com, 17 Apr. 2018 Weigh-in daily No ifs, ands, or buts, about it, get on the scale. Kimberly Garrison, Philly.com, 1 May 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

Conjunction, Preposition, Adverb, and Pronoun

Middle English, from Old English būtan, preposition & conjunction, outside, without, except, except that; akin to Old High German būzan without, except; akin to Old English be by, ūt out — more at by entry 1, out entry 1

Noun

Scots but, adjective (outer)

First Known Use

Conjunction

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Preposition

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Pronoun

circa 1518, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1724, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of but was before the 12th century

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