「しかし」の定義と意味 - メリアム・ウェブスター

BUT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster Est. 1828 Dictionary Definition conjunction preposition adverb pronoun noun conjunction 5 conjunction preposition adverb pronoun noun Synonyms Example Sentences Word History Phrases Containing Rhymes Entries Near Related Articles Cite this Entry Citation Kids Definition Kids More from M-W Show more Show more Citation Kids More from M-W Save Word To save this word, you'll need to log in. Log In but 1 of 5 conjunction ˈbət Synonyms of but Simple Definition A Simple Definition is available from our Learner's Dictionary to help you understand the meaning faster. 1 a : except for the fact would have protested but that he was afraid b : that — used after a negative there is no doubt but they won c : without the concomitant that it never rains but it pours d : if not : unless e : than no sooner started but it stopped — not often in formal use 2 a : on the contrary : on the other hand : notwithstanding — used to connect coordinate elements he was called but he did not answer not peace but a sword b : yet poor but proud c : with the exception of — used before a word often taken to be the subject of a clause … none but the brave deserves the fair. — John Dryden see also: but that but what Usage of but Well-written English sentences have begun with but since the language's earliest documentation. Though there are times when it would be ill-advised to begin a sentence with the word, there are also times when it is perfectly appropriate. but 2 of 5 preposition 1 a : with the exception of : barring no one there but me compare but entry 1 sense 2c b : other than This letter is nothing but an insult. 2 Scotland a : without , lacking b : outside but 3 of 5 adverb 1 : only , merely he is but a child 2 Scotland : outside 3 : to the contrary Who knows but that she may succeed. 4 — used as an intensive have to get there but fast but 4 of 5 pronoun : that not : who not … nobody but has his fault … — William Shakespeare but 5 of 5 noun Scotland : the kitchen or living quarters of a 2-room cottage Synonyms of but Relevance Conjunction except yet Preposition except besides Adverb just only See All Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus Examples of but in a Sentence Conjunction We had no choice but to leave. They've done nothing but argue all afternoon. Preposition There was no one there but him. I didn't tell anyone but my sister. Who but you would think that? Adverb They have but two weeks to get ready. she is but a child and too young to understand such things See More Recent Examples on the Web Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback . Conjunction But scientists and doctors say things aren’t that simple — and a belief that exposing children to marijuana, either directly or indirectly, is harmless isn’t supported by the facts. — Daniel M. Jimenez, The Cannifornian , 22 June 2017 But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat. — Chad Graff, Twin Cities , 15 June 2017 Preposition Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal. — Paul Davidson, USA TODAY , 1 June 2020 Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close. — Robert Klemko, Washington Post , 30 May 2020 Adverb So the reunion filming is routine at this point, but according to Cohen, emotions running during this particular one were anything but. — Bethy Squires, Vulture , 30 Apr. 2026 Cup matches were often palate cleansers for Arsenal earlier this season, but a Champions League semi-final away to Atletico Madrid will be anything but. — Art De Roché, New York Times , 26 Apr. 2026 Noun Ifs and buts are easy to come by, especially after quarterback Bo Nix broke his ankle in overtime of the AFC’s divisional round. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post , 31 Mar. 2026 There's no ifs, ands, buts about it. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly , 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for but Word History Etymology Conjunction, Preposition, Adverb, and Pronoun Middle English, from Old English būtan , preposition & conjunction, outside, without, except, except that; akin to Old High German būzan without, except; akin to Old English be by, ūt out — more at by entry 1 , out entry 1 Noun Scots but , adjective (outer) First Known Use Conjunction before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Preposition before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adverb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Pronoun circa 1500, in the meaning defined above Noun 1724, in the meaning defined above Time Traveler The first known use of but was before the 12th century See more words from the same century Phrases Containing but all but all but certain to anything but but for but that but then but then again but what cannot but cannot help but close, but no cigar everything but the kitchen sink have no one to blame but oneself in all / everything but name it never rains but it pours last but not least none but nothing but praise nothing but skin and bones nothing but trouble penny - wise and / but pound - foolish slowly but surely (there) but for the grace of God (go I) the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak what / who should someone see but See More Rhymes for but butt cut glut gut hut jut mutt nut putt rut shut smut See All Rhymes for but Browse Nearby Words busywork but buta-buta See all Nearby Words Articles Related to but 'The Grammatical Equivalent Of...' 10 'Mistakes' that aren't wrong Is it ever okay to start a sentence... FANBOYS might not get you far Cite this Entry Style MLA Chicago APA Merriam-Webster “But.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/but. Accessed 5 May. 2026. Copy Citation Kids Definition but 1 of 3 conjunction (ˈ)bət 1 a : except that : unless it never rains but it pours b : that entry 3 sense 1b — used after a negative there is no doubt but he won 2 a : while just the opposite I ski but you don't b : yet nevertheless fell but wasn't hurt c : except sense 2 no one but you may enter but 2 of 3 preposition 1 : with the exception of no one there but me 2 : other than this letter is nothing but an insult but 3 of 3 adverb : no more than : only we have but two weeks to get ready More from Merriam-Webster on but Nglish: Translation of but for Spanish Speakers Last Updated: 1 May 2026 - Updated example sentences Love words? Need even more definitions? 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