mais — meaning in English
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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.
- corn noun A tall cereal plant grown for its large yellow kernels, called maize outside North America.
- maize noun A tall cereal plant with large ears of kernels; known as "corn" in American English.
- 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
mais is used for these senses in English:
- 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 (obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
- corn (Commonwealth, but not Australia or New Zealand, uncountable) Any cereal plant (or its grain) that is the main crop or staple of a country or region.
- maize Corn; a type of grain of the species Zea mays.
- only But, except; but in fact.
- yet Nevertheless; however; but; despite that.
but — full definition
- conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
- preposition Except for; apart from.
- adverb Only; merely; just.