But
Example: She is tired but continues working anyway
Definition
"But" is a coordinating conjunction used to introduce a contrast or exception to a preceding statement, often indicating a contradiction or an unexpected result, as in the phrase 'She is tired but continues working anyway.'
Etymology
The word "but" originates from Old English 'butan,' meaning 'outside' or 'except.' Over time, it evolved to serve as a conjunction expressing contrast or exception. Did you know? Its use to connect contradictory ideas dates back over a thousand years!
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"But" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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