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but Antonyms

Opposite of but

Because the opposite of but shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• conjunction (Context 1)

Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.

Usage Example

"She wanted to attend the concert, and the tickets were already sold out."

Strong
and

• preposition (Context 2)

Except; apart from; other than.

Usage Example

"Everyone including the team captain had already left the locker room."

Strongest
including
Strong
counting

Similar words to but

Words similar to but shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

except
only
merely
yet
apart from
other than
on the contrary
objection
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• Nearby Words

busty
busy
busyness
but
butch
butcher
butcherer

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for But. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/but
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