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but

/bʊt/ /bʌt/

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

Examples :

"It has to be done – no ifs or buts."
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Illustration introducing

introducing verb

/ˌɪntɹəˈdjuːsɪŋ/ /ˌɪntɹəˈdusɪŋ/

(of people) To cause (someone) to be acquainted (with someone else).

"Let me introduce you to my friends."

Illustration conjunction

conjunction noun

/kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

The act of joining, or condition of being joined.

"The conjunction of the two roads created a traffic jam. "

Illustration nevertheless

nevertheless adverb

/ˈnɛvəðəlɛs/ /ˈnɛvɚðəlɛs/

In spite of what preceded; yet.

"The weather was terrible, nevertheless, we went to the park. "

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration adversative

adversative noun

/ædˈvɜːrsətɪv/ /ədˈvɜːrsətɪv/

Something, particularly a clause or conjunction, which is adversative.

""But" is a common adversative connecting two contrasting ideas. "

Illustration improbability

improbability noun

/ˌɪmprɑbəˈbɪləti/ /ˌɪmprɒbəˈbɪləti/

The quality or state of being improbable; unlikelihood.

"Despite the improbability of winning the lottery, people still buy tickets. "

Illustration disruptive

disruptive adjective

/dɪsˈɹʌptɪv/

Causing disruption or unrest.

"Children who exhibit disruptive behaviour may be expelled from school."

Illustration distinction

distinction noun

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

"The teacher emphasized the distinction between a noun and a verb. "

Illustration subordinate

subordinate noun

/səˈbɔːrdənət/ /ˈsɔːbɔːrdənət/

One who is subordinate.

"The subordinate in the student council is responsible for organizing the school dances. "

Illustration contradiction

contradiction noun

/ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/

The act of contradicting.

"His contradiction of the proposal was very interesting."

Illustration intensifier

intensifier noun

/ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪər/

That which intensifies.

"The spicy chili powder was the intensifier in the recipe, making the soup much hotter. "

Illustration concomitant

concomitant noun

/kənˈkɒmɪtənt/ /kənˈkɑːmətənt/

Something happening or existing at the same time.

"The increase in stress was a concomitant of the job promotion. "