Another word for but

A mere, aside from, and although are another word for but. "and" and "including" are the opposites of but. On this page, find 45 synonyms for but, parts of speech, and examples of but sentences.

But synonyms

"But" is a conjunction used to introduce a contrast, exception, or a contradiction to the previous statement or idea.

  • A mere
  • All the same
  • Although
  • Apart from
  • Aside from
  • At the same time
  • Bar
  • Barring
  • Be that as it may
  • Besides
  • Despite that
  • Even so
  • Except (for)
  • Excepting
  • Excluding
  • For all that
  • Howbeit
  • However
  • In spite of that
  • Just the same
  • Just
  • Leaving out
  • Merely
  • Natheless
  • Nevertheless
  • No more than
  • Nobbut
  • Nonetheless
  • Nothing but
  • Notwithstanding
  • Omitting
  • Only
  • Other than
  • Save (for)
  • Saving
  • Short of
  • Simply
  • Still and all
  • Still
  • Though
  • With the exception of
  • Withal
  • Yet
  • Outside of

But sentences

  • She wanted to come, but couldn't stay.
  • He studied hard, but failed the test.
  • It's late, but I'm not tired yet.
  • I like it, but it's too expensive.
  • We tried, but it was too difficult.
  • He's friendly, but sometimes too talkative.
  • She smiled, but her eyes seemed sad.

But parts of speech

Conjunction

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