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Definition: Meaning of, but in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / bʌt;bət /

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  1. used to connect two statements or phrases when the second one adds something different or seems surprising after the first one
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  2. used to introduce a statement that explains why the thing you have mentioned did not happen or is not possible
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  3. used after a negative to emphasize that it is the second part of the sentence that is true
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  4. except
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  5. but for used when you are saying that something would have happened if something or someone else had not prevented it
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  6. but for except for something or someone
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  7. but then (again) spoken used when you are adding a statement that says almost the opposite of what you have just said
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  8. but then (again) spoken used when you are adding a statement that makes what you have just said seem less surprising
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  9. spoken used when you are replying to someone and expressing strong feelings such as anger, surprise etc
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  10. somebody cannot but do something formal used to say that someone has to do something or cannot stop themselves from doing it
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  11. spoken used when disagreeing with someone
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  12. spoken used to emphasize a word or statement
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  13. spoken used to change the subject of a conversation
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  14. spoken used after expressions such as 'excuse me' and 'I'm sorry'
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  1. apart from [=  except]
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  2. the last but one/the next but two etc especially British English the last or next thing or person except for one, two etc
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  1. only
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  1. buts [plural] spoken reasons that someone gives for not doing something or agreeing with something
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