maar — meaning in English

English meaning

• although conj Despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrast or concession.
• but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
• just adj Fair, morally right, and reasonable.
• only adj Being the single one of its kind; sole.
• so adv To a great or specified extent; very.

Senses

maar is used for these senses in English:

• I wish (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to express the speaker's wish that the preceding statement were true
• although But, except.
• but However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
• but Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
• but (obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
• if only (idiomatic) I wish that; would (that) (archaic). Signifies a wish or desire for the present or the future.
• just Only, simply, merely.
• just (sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.

but — full definition

1. conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
2. preposition Except for; apart from.
3. adverb Only; merely; just.

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