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But

/bət/

Used to introduce a contrasting statement or a point of exception

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Examples:

I want to play, but it's raining.She is tall, but he is taller.

Etymology:

from Old English butan meaning "outside of, without," possibly from a compound of be + utan meaning "outside".

Usage Statistics:

4555 mentions per 1 million words

Frequency

Very Often

Hint: Frequency according to COCA

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