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but

/bʌt/

butadverb

/bʌt/

Definitions

Only; merely; no more than.

He is but a child.

Used with a comparative to indicate a small amount or extent.

The show lasted but a moment.

butpreposition

/bʌt/

Translations

Everyone was invited but John.

Все были приглашены, кроме Джона.

Definitions

Except; other than.

Everyone but John was invited to the party.

butconjunction

/bʌt/

Translations

I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.

Я хотел пойти в парк, но начался дождь.

Additional translations

Definitions

Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.

She was tired, but she decided to continue working.

Used to indicate the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated.

There is nothing we can do but wait.

butinterjection

Used informally to express objection, protest, or hesitation.

Definitions

Used to express an objection, protest, or hesitation.

"But—but—you promised you'd stay!"

butnoun

buts

Usually in the plural "buts" meaning objections or excuses.

Definitions

An objection, excuse, or qualification.

I want no buts—just do it.