1. preposition /bʌt,bət/
Without, apart from, except.
Away but the hoose and tell me whaes there.
2. adverb /bʌt,bət/
Merely, only.
Since that day, my mood has changed but a little.
3. conjunction /bʌt,bət/
I have no choice but to leave.
b) On the contrary, but rather (introducing a word or clause that contrasts with or contradicts the preceding clause or sentence without the not).
I am not rich but (I am) poor.
4. noun /bʌt,bət/
a) An instance or example of using the word "but"
It has to be done – no ifs or buts.
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