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
licet
quamvis
ut
What does "but" mean?
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conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
"I wanted to go, but I was too tired."
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preposition Except for; apart from.
"Everyone but Sam showed up to the party."
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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.
- Nobody but the teacher knew the answer.
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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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