Definition of "but"
preposition:
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Outside of.
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Without, apart from, except.
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adverb:
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Merely, only.
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(conjunctive) Though, however.
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conjunction:
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Except (for), excluding. Preceded by a negation.
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On the contrary, but rather (introducing a word or clause that contrasts with or contradicts the preceding clause or sentence without the not).
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However, although, nevertheless (implies that the following clause is contrary to prior belief or contrasts with or contradicts the preceding clause or sentence).
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Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
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Without it also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
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noun:
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An instance or example of using the word "but".
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The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
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