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.' 'Please use "but" in your sentence.' 'Understanding "but" helps with spelling.'
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Letter Values
B
5
U
21
T
23
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English {it}būtan{/it}, preposition & conjunction, outside, without, except, except that; akin to Old High German {it}būzan{/it} without, except; akin to Old English {it}be{/it} by, {it}ūt{/it} out {ma}{mat|by:1|}, {mat|out:1|}{/ma}
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