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but

The correct spelling is but.

How to pronounce but

/bʊt/
noun

IPA: /bʊt/

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The correct spelling is but. An instance or example of using the word "but". For example: "It has to be done – no ifs or buts."

Usage Examples

“It has to be done – no ifs or buts.”

“But me no buts.”

“Christmas comes but once a year.”

Meanings

noun

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

verb

  1. 1.Use the word "but".

adverb

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

preposition

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

conjunction

  1. 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. 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. 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. 4.Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
  5. 5.Except with; unless with; without.

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