but (conj) — sense 2

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).

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Example
I am not rich but [I am] poor.  Not John but Peter went there.
Order number
7
Part of speech
conjunction

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