Definition: 1. And nothing more. 2. However; despite this. 3. Used to introduce a statement that shows that you are surprised or annoyed, or that you disagree.
Use 'but' in a sentence:
1. 'But why.?' Her voice tailed away.
2. The accommodation is simple but spacious.
3. She's delirious, but has lucid intervals.
4. He whistled, surprised but not shocked.
5. It is language intended not to reveal but to conceal, not to communicate but to obfuscate.
6. Daisy called her daffy, but goodhearted.
7. She listens but she never joins in.
8. She was a good rider, but reckless.
9. He observes keenly, but says little.
10. I've heard rumours, but nothing definite.
11. "But it cannot be," he spluttered.
12. He is firm but not doctrinaire.
13. I know you don't like him, but he has his uses.
14. I called Liz but she was out.
15. I'm married, but we're separated.
16. The bike is rusty but usable.
17. He performed well but not outstandingly.
18. I know we're friends, but this is strictly business.
19. She smiled, but privately she was furious.
20. Cars allowed, but parking is limited.
21. He came close but she drew back.
22. She left, but I remained behind.
23. It's a long shot, but it just might work.
24. But his death was so needless.
25. She slept deeply but woke early.
26. It was a difficult decision but we decided to risk it.
27. None but he knew the truth.
28. We'll get there slowly but surely.
29. I came last but one in the race.
30. I called several times, but only got the answering machine.
31. The system is set up but it needs some fine-tuning.
32. She was not only intelligent but also very musical.
33. 'But why?' he interpolated.
34. All these students are good, but some work harder than others.
35. The house needs attention but the roof is sound.
36. I know it sounds crazy but it just might work.
37. Who but Rosa could think of something like that?
38. The government is long on ideas but short on performance.
39. I won, but there wasn't much in it.
40. I used to love her but she's nothing to me any more.
41. The room was small but adequate.
42. I know it won't cost very much but that's not the point.
43. Take the first turning but one.
44. I like these but not those.
45. I tried hard but her work put mine in the shade.
46. I know you don't like her but try not to make it so obvious.
47. The idea was good, but the execution was poor.
48. I'd asked everybody but only two people came.
49. We got there early but Mike had already left.
50. I used to smoke but I gave up two years ago.
51. It was a tough but clean game.
52. But that's not possible!
53. Business isn't good but we're managing to hold our own.
54. There have been some problems but basically it's a good system.
55. Several people were passing but nobody offered to help.
56. The new legislation is welcome but does not go far enough.
57. Nothing, but nothing would make him change his mind.
58. I tried to call you but I couldn't get through.
59. He has made a good recovery but still tires easily.
