BUT
/bʊt/
3-letter word · 5 Scrabble points · 7 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BUT
noun
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An instance or example of using the word "but".
"It has to be done – no ifs or buts."
- The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
verb
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Use the word "but".
"But me no buts."
adverb
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Merely, only, just.
"Christmas comes but once a year."
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Though, however.
"I'll have to go home early but."
preposition
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Apart from, except (for), excluding.
"Everyone but Father left early."
- (obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.
conjunction
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On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).
"I am not rich but [I am] poor not John but Peter went there."
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However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
"She is very old but still attractive."
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Anagrams of BUT
tub5
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About the word BUT
Is "BUT" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BUT" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BUT" worth?
In Scrabble, "BUT" is worth 5 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 7 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 15.
What does "BUT" mean?
An instance or example of using the word "but".
What are the anagrams of "BUT"?
1 anagram can be formed using the same letters as BUT: TUB.