How to Spell but
but
but - conjunction
- Except for the fact
- That
- Without the concomitant that
- If not : unless
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
"would have protested but that he was afraid"
Usage examples
Examples: "The word "but" is important to learn in spelling." "Can you use "but" in a sentence?" "Understanding "but" helps with reading comprehension."
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English būtan, preposition & conjunction, outside, without, except, except that; akin to Old High German būzan without, except; akin to Old English be by, ūt out
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