But — US. [bʌt], UK. [bʌt]
Main meanings of the word ‘But’:
- Used to introduce a contrast or exception.
- Except for; apart from.
- On the contrary; however.
- A conjunction indicating a limitation or restriction.
10 simple sentences with ‘But’:
- She’s tired, but happy.
- I wanted to go, but couldn’t.
- He’s small, but strong.
- I like pizza, but not burgers.
- The weather is cold, but clear.
- He’s working, but I’m not.
- They are old but active.
- I have time, but no money.
- Is it old, but still working?
- The car is old, but reliable.
The sentences with ‘But’ from movies:
Oh, I’d like that, but we can’t. – Greyhound (2020)
He was older, but, yeah, I think so. – Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019)
Yeah, but how? – Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
But that’s OK, Allie, because I get it. – Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010)
But you seem quite normal. – Shutter Island (2010)
But life is sustainable now. – WALL-E (2008)
We are but a frightened nanosecond. – The Menu (2022)
Sorry to interrupt, but we have a situation. – Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
But I can’t get in that way. – Finding Dory (2016)
But the motion detectors are a pain. – The Mask (1994)
But let’s face it. – Trainspotting (1996)
But a deal is a deal, sweetie. – Spirited Away (2001)
But I doubt it. – Contact (1997)
But she couldn’t understand. – Memento (2000)
Small, but so heavy. – A Quiet Place (2018)
But I think they lie to each other. – Before Sunrise (1995)
No, but she was ruined just the same. – Gone With The Wind (1939)
But there’s a problem. – The Fast and the Furious (2001)
But no one’s come to talk about Kyle. – World’s Greatest Dad (2009)
But you wanted to, right? – Indecent Proposal (1993)
But why? – The Eight Hundred (2020)
Oh, but I really don’t need them. – The Sound of Music (1965)
But I will make him leave. – Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
But I decided against it. – Asteroid City (2023)
But you’re not marrying any of them! – Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953)
But you did nothing about it. – Atonement (2007)
But what does he want? – Palm Springs (2020)
But, you know, concise is good. – Orion and the Dark (2024)
But I still have one question, Pearl. – A Walk on the Moon (1999)
But you guys are still New Yorkers. – Annie Hall (1977)
But more people come. – The Beach (2000)
But he never made it home. – Uncharted (2022)
But kill him. – Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)
You think it is, but it ain’t. – Remember the Titans (2000)
Nobody else but you. – Dogman (2023)
But, you know, um, black. – High Fidelity (2000)
But I’ve got one question to ask you. – This Is England (2006)
Okay, but wait. – Blink Twice (2024)
But no matter how, Hachi was lost. – Hachi: A Dog’s Tale (2009)
We think we’ll tame them, but we won’t. – Out of Africa (1985)
But they happen to be mine. – The Ninth Gate (1999)
But no one was getting anywhere with her. – Frozen (2013)
But where is Indy? – Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)
But I’ll give it to you for free. – Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
But I know it’s real. – Terminator Genisys (2015)
Been away, but now I’m back. – The Shining (1980)
But you are American. – Kickboxer (1989)
But I’m always so vigilant. – Bolt (2008)
This won’t take but a minute. – Waterworld (1995)
Yeah, but not too much fun. – Toy Story 3 (2010)
But I can’t be sure. – 65 (2023)
I know, Doc, but I had to come. – Back to the Future Part III (1990)
Nothing’s hurt so far but your pride. – The Green Mile (1999)
But we all know what really happened. – The Sandlot (1993)
But it was just a dream. – Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
But this isn’t how things are done, Montag. – Fahrenheit 451 (1966)
But, yeah. – We Live in Time (2024)
But be extremely careful. – Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
I’ll watch, but I’m not afraid. – Jumanji (1995)
Yeah, but you were! – The Last American Virgin (1982)
But you will. – Knock at the Cabin (2023)
But jailbreak, was clearly not happening. – Interstate 60 (2002)
But you’re lucky. – Suicide Squad (2016)
But you don’t know for sure? – The Hangover (2009)
The girls around here are beautiful but virtuous. – The Godfather Part I (1972)
Hey, but what do I know, huh? – Blue Beetle (2023)
You did, but you didn’t. – Schindler’s List (1993)