but
adverb · noun
Simple meaning
And nothing more.
Pronunciation
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buhtIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbʌt
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
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adverb
And nothing more
noun
An instance of using the word "but"; an objection or caveat.
The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.
A limit; a boundary.
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- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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