but

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully

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

Example Sentences

The goat butted against the fence.

She wanted to go out, but it was raining heavily.

Example Expressions

all but

Synonyms

ram, push, strike, hit, yet, however, although, still

Entry 1

ram, push, strike, hit

Entry 2

yet, however, although, still

Antonyms

pull, retreat, withdraw, and, furthermore

Entry 1

pull, retreat, withdraw

Entry 2

and, furthermore

Collocations

but heads, but in, but against, violently but, forcefully but, but still, but then, but only, but rather

Entry 1

but heads, but in, but against, violently but, forcefully but

Entry 2

but still, but then, but only, but rather