
But
UK
/bʌt/
US
/bʌt/

Translation but into russian
but
PrepositionUK
/bʌt/
US
/bʌt/
Everyone was invited but John.
Все были приглашены, кроме Джона.
Definitions
but
PrepositionUK
/bʌt/
US
/bʌt/
Except; other than.
Everyone but John was invited to the party.
but
ConjunctionUK
/bʌt/
US
/bʌt/
Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
She was tired, but she decided to continue working.
Used to indicate the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated.
There is nothing we can do but wait.
Used to introduce an exception to something previously stated.
Everyone was invited to the party but John.
Idioms and phrases
not only ... but also
She is not only talented but also hardworking.
не только ... но и
Она не только талантливая, но и трудолюбивая.
anything but
I would eat anything but mushrooms.
всё кроме
Я бы съел всё кроме грибов.
all but
The city was all but destroyed by the storm.
почти; практически
Город был практически разрушен ураганом.
nothing but
He does nothing but complain all day.
ничто, кроме
Он ничто, кроме как жалуется весь день.
anything but ordinary
Her performance was anything but ordinary.
вовсе не обычный
Ее выступление было вовсе не обычным.