but — used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned
Part of speech: CONJUNCTION
Definition: used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned
Pronunciation (IPA): /bʌt/
Korean meaning: 그러나, 하지만 (앞에서 말한 것과 반대되는 내용을 나타냄)
Korean pronunciation: **벗**
Example Sentences
- I love pizza, but my wallet doesn't love pizza prices.
- The movie was good, but I fell asleep during the best part.
- Everyone but Sarah understood the joke.
but
CONJUNCTION//bʌt//
used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned
She wanted to join the trip, but her exams were starting that week.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'butan'에서 유래되었으며, '바깥에'라는 의미를 가진 'be-'(by)와 '밖'을 의미하는 'utan'(out)이 결합된 형태입니다. 원래는 '~의 바깥에, ~없이'라는 의미에서 점차 대조를 나타내는 접속사로 발달했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I love pizza, but my wallet doesn't love pizza prices.”
“The movie was good, but I fell asleep during the best part.”
“Everyone but Sarah understood the joke.”
“It's nothing but a scratch, but he's acting like he's dying.”
“She's but sixteen years old.”
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