But

Synonyms of but

• however
• nevertheless
• nonetheless

Antonyms of but

• and
• furthermore
• in addition

Collocations of but

but also

Frequency: 70 %

She is not only intelligent but also hardworking.

but still

Frequency: 60 %

She failed the exam but still managed to smile.

but rather

Frequency: 45 %

He is not rich but rather content with what he has.

Idiomatic Expressions for but

• Phrase: But then
  Meaning: however, on the other hand
  Usage: I wanted to go out, but then I remembered I had to study for my exam.