mutta — meaning in English

English meaning

• but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
• only adj Being the single one of its kind; sole.
• yet adv Up until now; so far — often used in questions and negative statements.

Senses

mutta is used for these senses in English:

• 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 (obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
• ifs, ands, or buts Modifications, limitations, or addenda; qualifications of any kind; speculations about whether a particular idea or enterprise is good.
• only But, except; but in fact.
• yet Nevertheless; however; but; despite that.

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.

only — full definition

1. adj Being the single one of its kind; sole.
2. adv Exclusively, and nothing or no one else besides.
3. conj Used to introduce an exception or a disappointing twist to what was just said; but.

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