but for
Pertaining to a test of causation whereby an agent or action is considered to have…Pertaining to a test of causation whereby an agent or action is considered to have caused an event (and therefore to be responsible and/or liable for said event) if, had said agent or action not existed, the event would not have taken place.
» Most people like summer, but as for me, I like winter much better.
Большинство людей любит лето, но мне зима нравится намного больше. — Biga
Більшість любить літо, але особисто мені набагато більше подобається зима. — deniko
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1 senses(not comparable)Pertaining to a test of causation whereby an agent or action is considered to have caused an event (and therefore to be responsible and/or liable for said event) if, had said agent or action not existed, the event would not have taken place.
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.
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