but for
Except, except for; save for; not counting; were it not for; had it not been forExcept, except for; save for; not counting; were it not for; had it not been for.
» Most people like summer, but as for me, I like winter much better.
Большинство людей любит лето, но мне зима нравится намного больше.
Більшість любить літо, але особисто мені набагато більше подобається зима.
Meaning
2 sensesExcept, except for; save for; not counting; were it not for; had it not been for.
I’d’ve attended but for the fact that the train was late.
Despite; in spite of
Examples
311 sentencesMost people like summer, but as for me, I like winter much better.
Більшість любить літо, але особисто мені набагато більше подобається зима. — deniko
ruБольшинство людей любит лето, но мне зима нравится намного больше. — Biga
Tom says he has a little money with him, but not enough for a bus ticket.
Том каже, що у нього є з собою трохи грошей, але недостатньо для автобусного квитка. — deniko
I cannot but feel sorry for him.
I have nothing but respect for Tom.
ruУ меня нет к Тому ничего, кроме уважения. — sharptoothed
We're all but ready for the cold winter.