but meaning

• Conjunction: but  bút
  1. Introduces something in contrast or unexpected
     "poor but happy"; "went to bed, but did not sleep"
  Adverb: but  bút
  1. And nothing more
     "hopes that last but a moment"
     - merely, simply, just, only
  Noun: but  bút
  1. An objection

  Sounds like: butt

  Derived forms: buts

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• 
  [American slang]
  mod. totally; very. (Note position in the sentence.)
  • Tell him to get his tail over here but fast.
  • This thing has to be done but good.
  
  

Examples

1. i know him, but i do n't frequent him much.
2. but the method does not disturb the profits.
3. at last gerald had but one day more.
4. but the other men were afraid to meddle.
5. but you can breast them in an afternoon.