but
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
3 de 5I like pizza but I don't like pasta.
I like pizza but I don't like pasta.
The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.
The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.
I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.
I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
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
I like pizza but I don't like pasta.
everydayI like pizza but I don't like pasta.
The proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.
formalThe proposal is comprehensive, but the implementation timeframe is unrealistic.
I wanted to call you but I lost my phone.
informalI wanted to call you but I lost my phone.
The experiment was successful, but the results were not statistically significant.
academicThe experiment was successful, but the results were not statistically significant.
We reached the sales target, but the profit margin decreased.
businessWe reached the sales target, but the profit margin decreased.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
But of course
But of course
Last but not least
Last but not least
But for
But for
Frequentemente confundido com
'And' adds similar information, whereas 'but' adds contrasting or surprising information.
'But' is a coordinating conjunction used mid-sentence; 'however' is a conjunctive adverb usually requiring a semicolon or a new sentence.
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.
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').
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.
Origem da palavra
Derived from Old English 'be-utan', meaning 'on the outside' or 'without'.
Padrões gramaticais
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
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