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Conjunction
Implying that the following clause contrasts with the preceding clause
“She may have aged, but her beauty has not waned.”
Conjunction
On the other hand
“Sally was tall, but her sister was short.”
Conjunction
(following a negative clause) Indicating the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated
“There was nothing he could do but continue to work hard.”
Conjunction
Except for the fact that
“I should have tidied up the apartment, but I was too lazy.”
Conjunction
Despite the fact that
Preposition
Indicating an exception
“Everyone but John had left the party.”
Preposition
In spite of
Adverb
To the exclusion of everyone or everything else
“I admire many authors like Hemingway, Twain, and Dickens to name but a few.”
Adverb
In spite of what preceded
Noun
A condition or qualification attached to an agreement or statement
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