But

/bʊt/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:5 ptsWWF:7 pts3 letters

Definition of But

noun

An instance or example of using the word "but".
"It has to be done – no ifs or buts."
The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
A limit; a boundary.
The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.

verb

Use the word "but".
"But me no buts."

adverb

Merely, only, just.
"Christmas comes but once a year."
Though, however.
"I'll have to go home early but."
Used as an intensifier.
"Nobody, but nobody, crosses me and gets away with it."

preposition

Apart from, except (for), excluding.
"Everyone but Father left early."
(obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.

conjunction

On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).
"I am not rich but [I am] poor not John but Peter went there."
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
"She is very old but still attractive."
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
"I cannot but feel offended."
Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
"It never rains but it pours."
Except with; unless with; without.

Anagrams of But

Exact Anagrams

1 word using all 3 letters:

Words You Can Make

1 words can be made from the letters in "but":

3-LETTER WORDS

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "but" and rearranging:

+aabut tabu tuba

+sbust buts stub tubs

Related Word Patterns

BU...Words starting with "bu"...UTWords ending with "ut"All 3-letter words Unscramble "but"

Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

even soneverthelessnotwithstandingyetbarringexcept forsave forbarexceptingexcludingunlesswith the exception ofwithoutacalthough

Rhyming Words

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Related Words

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