πλην — meaning in English

English meaning

• besides prep In addition to; apart from.
• but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
• con noun A dishonest scheme designed to trick someone, usually to take their money.
• minus prep Reduced by; with a certain amount subtracted.

Senses

πλην is used for these senses in English:

• 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".
• con A disadvantage of something, especially when contrasted with its advantages (pros).
• minus (mathematics) Made less or reduced by (followed by an expression of number or quantity). [from 15th c.]
• minus sign (arithmetic) The symbol −, used to denote the operation of subtraction or to indicate that a number is negative.

besides — full definition

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

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.

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