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but[1,conjunction] but[2,preposition] but[3,adverb]

Main Entry: ¹but
Pronunciation: ()bt
Function: conjunction
1 a : except that : UNLESS <it never rains but it pours> b : ³THAT 1b -- used after a negative <there is no doubt but he won>
2 a : while just the opposite <I ski but you don't> b : yet nevertheless <fell but wasn't hurt> c : EXCEPT 2 <no one but you may enter>

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