But | Mean of but in English Dictionary

/ˈbʌt/

• other than
1. We had no choice but to leave.
2. They've done nothing but argue all afternoon.
• other than (something or someone)
1. We had nothing but rain all week. [=it rained for the entire week]
2. There was no one there but him.
3. I didn't tell anyone but my sister.
4. Who but you would think that?
5. No one but you would try that. = No one would try that but you.
6. I was anything but tired. [=I was not at all tired]
• if not for (something or someone)
1. We would never have visited the town but for [=except for] the newspaper article about local artists.
2. The score would have been higher but for some excellent goaltending.
• Noun

• a reason someone gives for not doing or agreeing with something
1. I want this done today, and I don't want to hear any buts about it.
2. (US) As far as I'm concerned, she's the most qualified candidate, and there are no ifs, ands, or buts about it! = (Brit) There are no ifs and buts about it! [=it is certain that she is the most qualified candidate]