but

An instance or example of using the word "but".

“It has to be done – no ifs or buts.”

The outer room of a small two-room cottage.

A limit; a boundary.

The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.

Use the word "but".

“But me no buts.”

Merely, only, just.

“Christmas comes but once a year.”

Though, however.

“I'll have to go home early but.”

Used as an intensifier.

“Nobody, but nobody, crosses me and gets away with it.”

Apart from, except (for), excluding.

“Everyone but Father left early.”

(obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.

On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).

“I am not rich but [I am] poor  not John but Peter went there.”

However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).

“She is very old but still attractive.”

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".

“I cannot but feel offended.”

Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).

“It never rains but it pours.”

Except with; unless with; without.

Only; solely; merely.

Until.

(following a negated expression of improbability) That.