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An instance or example of using the word "but".

Example: It has to be done – no ifs or buts.

The outer room of a small two-room cottage.

A limit; a boundary.

The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.

Use the word "but".

Example: But me no buts.

Merely, only, just.

Example: Christmas comes but once a year.

Though, however.

Example: I'll have to go home early but.

Used as an intensifier.

Example: Nobody, but nobody, crosses me and gets away with it.

Apart from, except (for), excluding.

Example: Everyone but Father left early.

(obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.

On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).

Example: I am not rich but [I am] poor  not John but Peter went there.

However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).

Example: She is very old but still attractive.

Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".

Example: I cannot but feel offended.

Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).

Example: It never rains but it pours.