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🐐but

verb
/bʌt/
busy Butcher
but definition card — visual illustration of the meaning but synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison but collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned

Example Sentences

The goat butted against the fence.

She wanted to go out, but it was raining heavily.

Example Expressions

all but

Synonyms

ram, push, strike, hit, yet, however, although, still
Entry 1
ram, push, strike, hit
Entry 2
yet, however, although, still

Antonyms

pull, retreat, withdraw, and, furthermore
Entry 1
pull, retreat, withdraw
Entry 2
and, furthermore

Collocations

but heads, but in, but against, violently but, forcefully but, but still, but then, but only, but rather
Entry 1
but heads, but in, but against, violently but, forcefully but
Entry 2
but still, but then, but only, but rather

More Example Sentences

I'm sorry I have to say this but there is a mouse in my hotel room.

I hear what you’re saying, but our bottom line is very clear on this one.

I understand that we can’t do that, but can we discuss some other options?

I love to play, but I don't get the chance to do it as much as I'd like to.

I understand that we can’t do that, but can we discuss some other alternatives?

I understand what you’re saying, but our final adjustment is very clear on this one.

Well, I started off well. But then they asked me a tricky question, and I got really nervous.

I have worked in a number of roles in different companies but now I am up for a new challenge.

I have worked in a variety of roles in different companies but now I am up for a new challenge.

At first I thought it went well, but now that I've had some time to think about it, maybe it wasn't that great after all.

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