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All but synonyms

but
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prep but

  • although — You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.
  • however — nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that: We have not yet won; however, we shall keep trying.
  • nevertheless — nonetheless; notwithstanding; however; in spite of that: a small but nevertheless important change.
  • still — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.
  • though — for all that; however.
  • yet — at the present time; now: Don't go yet. Are they here yet?
  • on the other hand — the terminal, prehensile part of the upper limb in humans and other primates, consisting of the wrist, metacarpal area, fingers, and thumb.
  • aside from — Aside from means the same as apart from. This form is more usual in American English.
  • barring — You use barring to indicate that the person, thing, or event that you are mentioning is an exception to your statement.
  • omitting — to leave out; fail to include or mention: to omit a name from a list.
  • without — with the absence, omission, or avoidance of; not with; with no or none of; lacking: without help; without shoes; without her helping me; without him to help.
  • disregarding — to pay no attention to; leave out of consideration; ignore: Disregard the footnotes.
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