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but in Latin

but in Latin is sed, licet, quamvis — but means used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.

but in Latin

sed
conj
licet
conj
quamvis
conj
ut
conj

What does "but" mean?

  1. conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
    "I wanted to go, but I was too tired."
  2. preposition Except for; apart from.
    "Everyone but Sam showed up to the party."
  3. adverb Only; merely; just.
    "He is but a child; you can't blame him."
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but in a sentence

  • I wanted to go, but I was too tired.
  • The film was long but genuinely entertaining.
  • Everyone but Sam showed up to the party.
  • He is but a child; you can't blame him.

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What is "but" in Latin?

"but" in Latin is sed, licet, quamvis. but means: Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.

How do you use "but" in a sentence?

Example: "I wanted to go, but I was too tired." In Latin, "but" is sed, licet, quamvis.

Are there other ways to say "but" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 4 translations listed for "but": sed, licet, quamvis, ut.

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