Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
but
conjunction
/bʌt/
Definition
used to introduce a contrast or exception.
Examples
- I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.
- She is friendly, but also quite reserved.
- The test was challenging, but I managed to pass.
Meaning
The word ‘but’ typically serves as a conjunction to indicate a difference or contradiction between two statements or ideas.
Synonyms
- however
- yet
- nevertheless
- on the other hand
