but

1. but (prep) — sense 1

Definition: Apart from, except (for), excluding.

Example: Everyone but Father left early.

2. but (prep) — sense 2

Definition: Outside of.

Example: Away but the hoose and tell me whae's there.

3. but (adv) — sense 1

Definition: Merely, only, just, no more than.

Example: Christmas comes but once a year, so we can but wait till then.

4. but (adv) — sense 2

Definition: Though, however.

Example: I'll have to go home early but.

5. but (adv) — sense 3

Definition: Used to repeat an adverb for emphasis; simply; just; absolutely.

Example: I would never, but never do such a thing!

6. but (conj) — sense 1

Definition: However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).

Example: She is very old but still attractive.

7. but (conj) — sense 2

Definition: On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).

Example: I am not rich but [I am] poor.  Not John but Peter went there.

8. but (conj) — sense 3

Definition: Used at the beginning of a sentence to express opposition to a remark.

Example: But I never said you could do that!

9. but (noun) — sense 1

Definition: An instance of using the word "but"; an objection or caveat.

Example: It has to be done—no ifs, ands, or buts.

10. but (noun) — sense 2

Definition: The outer room of a small two-room cottage.

11. but (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A limit; a boundary.

12. but (verb) — sense 1

Definition: Use the word "but".

Example: But me no buts.