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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The money is now yours, no ifs, ands, or buts.
From Salon ● Mar. 24, 2026
But that's in the realms of ifs, buts and maybes.
From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2025
Like no ifs, ands, buts, Austin Reaves said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2024
But, as we all know, if ifs and buts were candy and nuts, we’d … hmm, something about a candy store?
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2024
We rise on our yeses and maybes, Then fall on our noes and our buts.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
