Значение на русском

A1conjunction high_frequency_chunk

But

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

Значение 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 в предложении

• 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.

Как использовать 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.

Похожие слова

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.

Частые вопросы о But

Что значит But?

Used to show contrast or exception.

Что значит But на русском?

Used to show contrast or exception.

Какое определение у But?

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

Как использовать But в предложении?

I wanted to go, but it started to rain.

Можешь привести ещё один пример с But?

She is smart, but she is also very kind.

Какие синонимы у But?

Распространённые варианты: however, yet, nevertheless, on the other hand, although.

Какой антоним у But?

Противоположные значения: and, or.

Какие слова сочетаются с But?

Часто сочетается с but I thought, but what about, but still, but then, but also.

Какие частые ошибки при использовании 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.

Как произносится But?

US: /["/bət//bʌt/"]/, UK: /["/bət//bʌt/"]/. Послушай аудио выше, чтобы услышать произношение носителя.

Когда стоит использовать 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.

Какой уровень CEFR у But?

"But" находится на уровне A1 по шкале CEFR.