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but
prepositionSynonyms of but
(Entry 1 of 3)
not including
- brought everything but the kitchen table to the campground
Synonyms for but
- apart from,
- aside from,
- bar,
- barring,
- beside,
- besides,
- except
- (also excepting),
- except for,
- excluding,
- exclusive of,
- other than,
- outside,
- outside of,
- save,
- saving
but
adverbSynonyms of but (Entry 2 of 3)
but
conjunction
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The first known use of but was before the 12th century
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