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CEFR A1 · Conjunctions
but
/bʌt/ 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
But is a conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or is an exception to something previously said. It shows a difference or an opposite idea.
Synonyms
however
yet
though
except
Antonyms
and
also
in addition
Translations
but in your language
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عربي
لكن هي كلمة تربط فكرتين مختلفتين أو متناقضتين.
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اردو
لیکن ایک ایسا لفظ ہے جو دو مختلف یا مخالف خیالات کو جوڑتا ہے۔
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हिंदी
लेकिन एक ऐसा शब्द है जो दो अलग या विपरीत विचारों को जोड़ता है।
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中文
“但是”是一个连接词，用来连接两个不同或相反的观点。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
We use 'but' to show a difference. It connects two ideas. The second idea is often opposite to the first.
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Memory TipThink of 'but' as a 'stop sign' for the first idea, introducing a new, different direction.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
I wanted to go to the park, but (however) it started raining.
He is very smart, but (though) sometimes he is a little shy.
She likes all fruits but (except for) bananas.
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