I wanted some bread, but there wasn't any.
I wanted some bread, but there wasn't any.
English
but
bʌt, bət, bʊt
Meaning: however; on the contrary
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Example sentences
I wanted to go, but it started raining.
The exam was pretty difficult, but I think I passed.
The exam was pretty difficult, but I think I passed.
It was raining, but we went anyway.
It was raining, but we went anyway.
I invited many friends, but only a few came.
I invited many friends, but only a few came.
She tried to get out of the meeting, but the manager needed her there.
She tried to get out of the meeting, but the manager needed her there.
He rang the doorbell but nobody answered.
He rang the doorbell but nobody answered.
It was a tough decision, but she knew it was right.
It was a tough decision, but she knew it was right.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
He eats all the time but he never gets fat.
This soup tastes delicious, but it needs a little more salt.
This soup tastes delicious, but it needs a little more salt.
Usage Notes
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or modifies what has just been said.
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