但 — meaning in English

English meaning

• barely adv Only just; by the smallest possible margin.
• strictly adverb In a strict, exact, or rule-following manner.
• though conj Despite the fact that; although.

Senses

但 is used for these senses in English:

• strictly In a limited manner; only
• though (conjunctive) Despite that; however.

barely — full definition

1. adv Only just; by the smallest possible margin.
2. adv Almost not at all.

strictly — full definition

1. adverb In a strict, exact, or rule-following manner.
2. adverb Only or exclusively; with nothing else included.

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