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mas — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
  • else adjective Other than the person or thing already mentioned; additional.
  • especially adv To a greater degree than usual; particularly.
  • furthermore adv In addition to what has already been said; moreover.
  • however adv Nevertheless; in spite of what was just said.
  • more adv To a greater degree or extent.
  • most adj The greatest in amount, degree, or number.
  • out adv Away from the inside, a home, or a central point.
  • plus prep Added to; with the addition of.
  • so adv To a great or specified extent; very.
  • yet adv Up until now; so far — often used in questions and negative statements.

Senses

mas 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 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.
  • else (postpositive, used only with indefinite or interrogative pronouns) Other; in addition to previously mentioned items.
  • else (usually follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.
  • especially (focus) Particularly; to a greater extent than is normal.
  • furthermore In addition; besides; further; what's more (i.e. to denote additional information).
  • however (conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.

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.

else — full definition

  1. adjective Other than the person or thing already mentioned; additional.
  2. adverb Otherwise; if not.

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