but
conjunction
on the contrary; yet.
buts
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pluralof but.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But it's just a whole load of ifs, buts and maybes, isn't it?
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
The money is now yours, no ifs, ands, or buts.
From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2026
History is full of ifs and buts and maybes.
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2024
Like no ifs, ands, buts, Austin Reaves said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2024
“We’re in this together. One of us goes to the colony, all three of us go to the colony. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
