but
preposition
°(obsolete except _ Scotland) Outside of.
"Away but the hoose and tell me whae's there."
°Without, apart from, except.
"Everyone but Father left early."
verb
°Merely, only.
"Since that day, my mood has changed but a little."
conjunction
°Except (for), excluding.
"I have no choice but to leave.''"
°On the contrary, but rather (introducing a word or clause that contrasts with or contradicts the preceding clause or sentence without the not).
"I am not rich but (I am) poor."
noun
°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.
synonyms: bar, unless, excepting, excluding more» , with the exception of, without, yet, although, ac