Word Finder - but

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An instance or example of using the word "but".

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It has to be done – no ifs or buts.

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The outer room of a small two-room cottage.

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A limit; a boundary.

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The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.

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Use the word "but".

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But me no buts.

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Merely, only, just.

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Christmas comes but once a year.

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Though, however.

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I'll have to go home early but.

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Used as an intensifier.

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Nobody, but nobody, crosses me and gets away with it.

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Apart from, except (for), excluding.

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Everyone but Father left early.

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(obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.

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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).

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I am not rich but [I am] poor  not John but Peter went there.

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However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).

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She is very old but still attractive.

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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".

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I cannot but feel offended.

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Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).

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It never rains but it pours.

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Except with; unless with; without.

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Only; solely; merely.

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Until.

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(following a negated expression of improbability) That.

She objected at first, but finally submitted.

It was going to be nice having nothing to do but enjoy their little family for the next two weeks.

But he was anxious to learn.

He said no more, but expressed his resignation to cruel fate by a gesture.

It is a beautiful day, but yesterday it was cold.

Such a pleasant day and evening should have ended with a restful night and happy dreams, but it didn't.

The prince answered nothing, but she looked at him significantly, awaiting a reply.

We were sadly in the way, but that did not interfere with our pleasure in the least.

What could he do about it but lose more sleep?

Gerald had to leave, but you met him.

It was wrong, but somehow noble.

I tried hard to teach her my sign language, but she was dull and inattentive.

She was only a month into two years old, but she was big for her age.

Possibly not, but that was the end result.

I know, but he makes the decisions.

I know it still galls you that he was willing to help pay for your college education, but not Katie's.

But even old Jim has been saying things since we had our accident.

You answer me, but you don't hear me.

They did not seem frightened, but chirped softly, as if they knew they were safe.

Benjamin Franklin lived to be a very old man, but he never forgot that lesson.

But this I know, I love to play In the meadow, among the hay-- Up the water, and o'er the lea, That's the way for Billy and me.

Discontinuity happens, but it is not unpredictable.

All change is a miracle to contemplate; but it is a miracle which is taking place every instant.

But I am making a simple statement that life is better now than it has ever been.

In business transactions Alex was frugal with his money, but when it came to his family, he was generous.

But right or wrong, she isn't his daughter.

He wasn't doing it for anyone but Allen.

Yes, but this is park land.

It is to solve some of the problems of life, not only theoretically, but practically.

But you're so warm.

It was possible after all - but was it moral?

Her cheeks burned, but she eyed him coolly.

Dorothy and Zeb jumped out of the buggy and ran after them, but the Sorcerer remained calmly in his throne.

But there was no shepherd in Scotland that could have done better than Sirrah did that night.

But let's see how things turn out.

But I cannot remember any instance in which this feeling prevented me from repeating the naughtiness when I failed to get what I wanted.

His tone suggested impatience, but his expression gave no clue as to why.

He intended it as a joke, but the memory it resurrected was painful.

But it would have been alright if I had?

He was respectful of her concerns, but they didn't see eye-to-eye on any of it - except the fact that they both wanted another child.

The Christmas tree could only be seen from the back of the house, but that didn't matter.

But Tessa wasn't simply another pretty face.

Alex would be upset, but what could she do?

We have some cold days, but mostly it is warm.

I'd like to, but if it's too much trouble...

She stared up at his face, but he ignored her.

You're so nice, but I hate to impose.

But it isn't more comfortable.

Alondra smiled shyly but her eyes shined.

Spencer was nearly ten years older than her, but maybe she liked older men.