but

UK
/bʌt/
US
/bʌt/

Traduzioni

butadverb
UK
/bʌt/
US
/bʌt/
butpreposition
UK
/bʌt/
US
/bʌt/
Everyone was invited but John.
Все были приглашены, кроме Джона.
butconjunction
UK
/bʌt/
US
/bʌt/
I wanted to go to the park, but it started raining.
Я хотел пойти в парк, но начался дождь.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
butinterjection
Used informally to express objection, protest, or hesitation.
butnoun
buts
pl
Usually in the plural "buts" meaning objections or excuses.

Definizioni

butadverb
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
Except; other than.
Everyone but John was invited to the party.
butconjunction
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 to express an objection, protest, or hesitation.
"But—but—you promised you'd stay!"
butnoun
An objection, excuse, or qualification.
I want no buts—just do it.