The difference between But and Nevertheless

When used as adverbs, but means merely, only, just, whereas nevertheless means in spite of what preceded.


But is also noun with the meaning: an instance or example of using the word "but".

But is also conjunction with the meaning: , conjunction, introducing a word or clause in or with the preceding negative clause or sentence}}.

But is also preposition with the meaning: apart from, except (for), excluding.

But is also verb with the meaning: use the word "but".

check bellow for the other definitions of But and Nevertheless

  1. But as a preposition:

    Apart from, except (for), excluding.

    Examples:

    "Everyone but Father left early."

    "I like everything but that."

    "Nobody answered the door when I knocked, so I had no choice but to leave."

  2. But as a preposition (obsolete, outside, Scotland):

    Outside of.

    Examples:

    "Away but the [[hoose]] and tell me [[whae]]'s there."

  1. But as an adverb:

    Merely, only, just.

  2. But as an adverb (Australian, conjunctive):

    Though, however.

    Examples:

    "I'll have to go home early but."

  3. But as an adverb:

    Examples:

    "Nobody, but nobody, crosses me and gets away with it."

  1. But as a noun:

    An instance or example of using the word "but".

    Examples:

    "It has to be done – no ifs or buts."

  2. But as a noun (Scotland):

    The outer room of a small two-room cottage.

  3. But as a noun:

    A limit; a boundary.

  4. But as a noun:

    The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.

  1. But as a verb (archaic):

    Use the word "but".

    Examples:

    "But me no buts."

  1. Nevertheless as an adverb (conjunctive):

    In spite of what preceded; yet.