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Definition 1:
used to introduce a statement that adds something to a previous statement and usually contrasts with it in some way .
Examples:
I don’t know her, but my husband does.
He wants to go to the movies, but I want to go to the museum.
He plans to visit Boston and Chicago, but not New York.
The book is not a biography at all but (instead is) a fictional account.
It’s not the music I don’t like but (rather) the band themselves.
She got the promotion not by luck but by hard work.
The fighting has been going on for years. But to really understand the current situation, you have to look at the history of the region.
She called his name, but he did not answer.
He fell but (he) wasn’t hurt/injured.
I told him to stay, but he refused to.
It might have been raining, but it was still a nice wedding.
I’d love to come to the party, but [=however] I’ll be away that weekend.
I’m sorry, but I won’t be able to help you.
The dress is quite plain but (it’s) pretty.
They were polite, but not really friendly.
Not only was it quite cold on our trip, but it rained the whole time too.
I can’t do it—but neither can you.
Definition 2:
Other than :except .
Examples:
We had no choice but to leave.
They’ve done nothing but argue all afternoon.
Definition 3:
used in speech at the beginning of a sentence that expresses surprise, shock, etc. .
Examples:
But you promised (that) you would help me with this.
But it’s not fair for them to treat him this way!
They’ve arrived? But I thought they were coming Tuesday.
Definition 4:
used with a repeated word for emphasis .
Examples:
Nobody but nobody could solve the riddle.
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