ale — meaning in English

English meaning

• ale noun A type of beer, traditionally brewed without hops and fermented at warmer temperatures than lager.
• but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
• how adv By what means, method, or manner.

Senses

ale is used for these senses in English:

• ale A beer produced by so-called warm fermentation and not pressurized.
• 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.
• how (exclamative) Used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings in an exclamation.

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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