Significato in italiano

A1conjunction high_frequency_chunk

But

🇬🇧 UK /["/bət//bʌt/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/bət//bʌt/"]/

Significato di But

used to introduce a word or phrase that contrasts with what was said before

In simple words: Used to show contrast or exception.

But in una frase

• I wanted to go, but it started to rain.
• She is smart, but she is also very kind.
• I like apples but not bananas.
• He plays the guitar, but he is not in a band.
• I studied hard, but I still failed the test.

Come usare But

'But' is used to connect two contrasting ideas. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but may sound abrupt in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone conjunction

Memory hint

Think of 'but' as a 'bump' that shows a turn in the conversation.

Parole correlate

Collocations with But

• but I thought
• but what about
• but still
• but then
• but also

Synonyms for But

• however
• yet
• nevertheless
• on the other hand
• although

Opposites of But

• and
• or

Common mistakes with But

• Confusing 'but' with 'and' when showing contrast.
• Starting a sentence with 'but' in very formal writing.
• Using a comma before 'but' when the clauses are very short.

Domande frequenti su But

Cosa significa But?

Used to show contrast or exception.

Cosa significa But in italiano?

Used to show contrast or exception.

Qual è la definizione di But?

used to introduce a word or phrase that contrasts with what was said before

Come si usa But in una frase?

I wanted to go, but it started to rain.

Puoi fare un altro esempio di But?

She is smart, but she is also very kind.

Quali sono i sinonimi di But?

Alcune alternative comuni sono however, yet, nevertheless, on the other hand, although.

Qual è il contrario di But?

Significati opposti includono and, or.

Quali parole si abbinano a But?

Si abbina spesso a but I thought, but what about, but still, but then, but also.

Quali sono gli errori comuni con But?

Confusing 'but' with 'and' when showing contrast. Starting a sentence with 'but' in very formal writing. Using a comma before 'but' when the clauses are very short.

Come si pronuncia But?

US: /["/bət//bʌt/"]/, UK: /["/bət//bʌt/"]/. Ascolta l'audio qui sopra per sentire la pronuncia madrelingua.

Quando dovrei usare But?

'But' is used to connect two contrasting ideas. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written English but may sound abrupt in very formal writing.

Che livello CEFR ha But?

"But" è al livello A1 della scala CEFR.