però — meaning in English

English meaning

• but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
• however adv Nevertheless; in spite of what was just said.
• pear noun A sweet fruit that is typically rounder at the bottom and narrower near the stem, grown on the pear tree (Pyrus communis).

Senses

però 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.
• however (conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.
• pear A type of fruit tree (Pyrus communis).
• pear tree A tree of the genus Pyrus, which bears the pears as fruits.

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.

however — full definition

1. adv Nevertheless; in spite of what was just said.
2. adv No matter how; to whatever degree or extent.
3. conj But; yet; although.

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