A1 conjunction Neutro #22 mais comum

but

/bʌt/

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.

Exemplos

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1

I like pizza but I don't like pasta.

I like pizza but I don't like pasta.

2

The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.

The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.

3

I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.

I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.

Família de palavras

Advérbio
but
Relacionado
rebuttal
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'but' as a U-turn sign in a sentence; it tells you the direction of the thought is about to change.

Quiz rápido

She studied very hard, ___ she failed the exam.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: but

Exemplos

1

I like pizza but I don't like pasta.

everyday

I like pizza but I don't like pasta.

2

The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.

formal

The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.

3

I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.

informal

I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.

4

The experiment was successful, but the results were not statistically significant.

academic

The experiment was successful, but the results were not statistically significant.

5

We reached the sales target, but the profit margin decreased.

business

We reached the sales target, but the profit margin decreased.

Família de palavras

Advérbio
but
Relacionado
rebuttal

Colocações comuns

but also but also
nothing but nothing but
anything but anything but
all but all but
but then but then

Frases Comuns

But of course

But of course

Last but not least

Last but not least

But for

But for

Frequentemente confundido com

but vs and

'And' adds similar information, whereas 'but' adds contrasting or surprising information.

but vs however

'But' is a coordinating conjunction used mid-sentence; 'however' is a conjunctive adverb usually requiring a semicolon or a new sentence.

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Notas de uso

Use 'but' to link two independent clauses. In modern English, it is acceptable to start a sentence with 'But' for emphasis, though some formal styles discourage it.

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget to place a comma before 'but' when it connects two full sentences. Another mistake is using 'but' and 'although' in the same sentence (e.g., 'Although it was raining, but we went out').

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'but' as a U-turn sign in a sentence; it tells you the direction of the thought is about to change.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from Old English 'be-utan', meaning 'on the outside' or 'without'.

Padrões gramaticais

Sentence A, but sentence B. Adjective but adjective. Noun but noun.
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Contexto cultural

In communication, there is a common saying that 'everything before the word but doesn't count,' suggesting that the speaker's true intent follows the contrast.

Quiz rápido

She studied very hard, ___ she failed the exam.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: but

Palavras relacionadas

appreciation

C2

A full understanding of a situation or the quality of something, often involving sensitive awareness or aesthetic judgment. It also refers to a formal expression of gratitude or a literal increase in the value of an asset over time.

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

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