But Synonyms

bŭt; bət when unstressed
Indicating contrast
Synonyms:
  1. however
  2. though
  3. yet
  4. on-the-other-hand
  5. in-contrast
  6. nevertheless
  7. still
  8. on-the-contrary
  9. but-then
  10. but as you see
Indicating a limitation
Synonyms:
  1. only
  2. merely
  3. simply
  4. solely
  5. just
  6. only-just
  7. alone
  8. barely
  9. entirely
  10. purely
  11. exclusively
  12. no more
  13. exactly
  14. no other than
  15. without
Indicating an exception
Synonyms:
  1. except
  2. save
  3. disregarding
  4. without
  5. not including
  6. not taking into account
  7. besides
  8. let-alone
  9. leaving out of consideration
  10. aside-from
  11. however
  12. with the exception of
  13. just
  14. not-to-mention
  15. mere
  16. passing-over
  17. barring
  18. nevertheless
  19. setting-aside
  20. nonetheless
  21. forgetting
  22. only
  23. omitting (to mention)
  24. otherwise
  25. still
  26. unless
  27. yet

Words Related to But

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

But Sentence Examples

  • She objected at first, but finally submitted.

  • It was going to be nice having nothing to do but enjoy their little family for the next two weeks.

  • But he was anxious to learn.

  • He said no more, but expressed his resignation to cruel fate by a gesture.

  • It is a beautiful day, but yesterday it was cold.

More Sentences