but

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but is part of the Basic English 850.

Contents 1 Pronunciation 1.1 Homophones 2 Coordinator 3 Preposition 4 Adverb

[change] Pronunciation

• enPR: bŭt
• IPA: /bʌt/
• SAMPA: /bVt/
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[change] Homophones

• butt

[change] Coordinator

Conjunction but

Coordinator but

1. Used to show something new, usually a contrast to the idea that was before it. It links two clauses.

   I would take you there, but I do not have my car.

2. Used to explain why something was done.

   I was going to go to the game, but my car broke down.

[change] Preposition

Preposition but

1. except

   He ate everything but the meat.

   Any day but tomorrow would be fine.

[change] Adverb

Positive but

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. only

   There is but one sun and one earth to live on.