BUT


Meaning of BUT in English

I . conj.

1.

On the other hand, on the contrary.

2.

Yet, still, however, nevertheless, moreover, further.

3.

Unless, if it were not that, if it be not that.

4.

But that, otherwise than that.

II . prep.

Except, excepting.

III . ad.

Only, no more than.

IV . n.

1.

End ( especially the larger end ), ~-end.

2.

Bound, boundary, mete, goal, limit.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.