But
But adverb - And nothing more.
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Synonyms for But
Except for is a synonym for but in except topic. In some cases you can use "Except for" instead the word "But" as a preposition or a conjunction.
Except for
Except for preposition - Not including.
Usage example: except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
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Synonyms for Except for
But is a synonym for except for in except that topic. You can use "But" instead the phrase "Except for" as a preposition or a conjunction.
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Except for and But. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/but/except_for
But & Except for. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/but/except_for>.
Except for or But. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/but/except_for.
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