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paitsi — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • although conj Despite the fact that; used to introduce a contrast or concession.
  • besides prep In addition to; apart from.
  • but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
  • except preposition Used to introduce something left out of a general statement.
  • less adj Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.

Senses

paitsi is used for these senses in English:

  • although But, except.
  • besides Other than; except for; instead of.
  • 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.
  • except Used to introduce a clause, phrase, verb infinitive, adverb or other non-noun complement forming an exception or qualification to something previously stated.
  • except Used to introduce an exception or qualification to something previously stated.
  • less Minus; not including
  • other than (idiomatic) Except, besides.

besides — full definition

  1. prep In addition to; apart from.
  2. adv Used to add an extra, often more persuasive, reason or point.

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