but

The word “but” has 1 syllable: but

It's pronounced as /bʌt/

What is synonym and antonym for but?

In the thesaurus, “but” has 15 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for but along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for but

although
aside from
barring
disregarding
except
however
nevertheless
not including
omitting
on the other hand
passing over
still
though
without
yet

Antonyms for but

additionally
along with
also
and
as well as
besides
furthermore
in addition to
moreover
plus

Meanings of but

noun
1. An instance or example of using the word "but".
2. The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
3. A limit; a boundary.
4. The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.
verb
1. Use the word "but".
adverb
1. Merely, only, just.
2. Though, however.
3. Used as an intensifier.
preposition
1. Apart from, except (for), excluding.
2. (obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.
conjunction
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. However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
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. Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
5. Except with; unless with; without.
6. Only; solely; merely.
7. Until.
8. (following a negated expression of improbability) That.

Example Sentences

I wanted to go for a walk, but it started raining.
She studied hard, but the test was still challenging.
The restaurant was crowded, but we found a table.
He is young, but very experienced in his field.
The project was difficult, but the team completed it successfully.

On this page you'll find 25 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to but, such as: additionally, along with, also, although, and, as well as, aside from.

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