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What is another word for But? – 156 But Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    however yet though although notwithstanding despite on the other hand nevertheless nonetheless still nonetheless in spite of except excluding barring save minus excluding omitting leaving out excepting sparing saving on the contrary conversely rather instead alternatively whereas while meantime meanwhile nevertheless nonetheless nonetheless still however although though even though notwithstanding regardless on the one hand in contrast by contrast in opposition contrary opposed opposing opposed to as opposed to vis-a-vis as compared to

    Meaning of But

    The primary meaning of "But" is to introduce a contrast or an exception to what has been said before.

    Definitions

    • Used to introduce a contrast or an exception to what has been said before
    • Used to indicate a restriction or a limitation
    • Used to introduce an additional or unexpected point

    Etymology of But

    The word "But" has its roots in Old English "būt" or "būtan", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "būtiz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "pe-", both meaning "on the outside" or "except"
    The word has been used in English since the 9th century to introduce a contrast or an exception

    Example Uses

    • I wanted to go to the party, but I had to study for my exam
    • She loves reading books, but she doesn't have time for it anymore
    • He is a good player, but he made a few mistakes in the game
    • I was planning to travel, but the flight was cancelled

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    and also additionally furthermore moreover besides plus along with together with as well as meanwhile meantime while whereas however is not always an antonym and can be a synonym in certain contexts yet is not always an antonym though although still nonetheless instead nevertheless nonetheless still however is context dependent also too likewise similarly and plus furthermore moreover additionally besides

    Related Nouns

    contrast exception restriction limitation addition surprise introduction connection conjunction opposition alternative substitute replacement exchange trade compromise concession condition caveat qualification proviso stipulation clause exception exclusion omission

    Related Verbs

    contrast except restrict limit add introduce connect conjoin oppose alternate substitute replace exchange compromise concede condition qualify stipulate clause exclude omit

    Related Adjectives

    contrasting exceptional restrictive limited additional surprising introductory connective conjoining opposing alternative substitutive replacement compromising conditional qualifying stipulatory clausal excepting excluding omitting