NOUN
  • Definition - An instance or example of using the word "but".
  • Example - It has to be done – no ifs or buts.
  • Definition - The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
  • Example - It has to be done – no ifs or buts.
  • Definition - A limit; a boundary.
  • Example - It has to be done – no ifs or buts.
  • Definition - The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.
  • Example - It has to be done – no ifs or buts.
VERB
  • Definition - Use the word "but".
  • Example - But me no buts.
ADVERB
  • Definition - Merely, only, just.
  • Example - Christmas comes but once a year.
  • Definition - Though, however.
  • Example - I'll have to go home early but.
  • Definition - Used as an intensifier.
  • Example - Nobody, but nobody, crosses me and gets away with it.
PREPOSITION
  • Definition - Apart from, except (for), excluding.
  • Example - Everyone but Father left early.
  • Definition - (obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.
  • Example - Everyone but Father left early.
CONJUNCTION
  • Definition - 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).
  • Example - I am not rich but [I am] poor  not John but Peter went there.
  • Definition - However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
  • Example - She is very old but still attractive.
  • Definition - 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".
  • Example - I cannot but feel offended.
  • Definition - Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
  • Example - It never rains but it pours.
  • Definition - Except with; unless with; without.
  • Example - It never rains but it pours.
  • Definition - Only; solely; merely.
  • Example - It never rains but it pours.
  • Definition - Until.
  • Example - It never rains but it pours.
  • Definition - (following a negated expression of improbability) That.
  • Example - It never rains but it pours.
Words in your word
3 Letter Words
but 5 tub 5
2 Letter Words
ut 2
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