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
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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."
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But as a preposition (obsolete, outside, Scotland):
Outside of.
Examples:
"Away but the [[hoose]] and tell me [[whae]]'s there."
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But as an adverb:
Merely, only, just.
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But as an adverb (Australian, conjunctive):
Though, however.
Examples:
"I'll have to go home early but."
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But as an adverb:
Examples:
"Nobody, but nobody, crosses me and gets away with it."
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But as a noun:
An instance or example of using the word "but".
Examples:
"It has to be done – no ifs or buts."
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But as a noun (Scotland):
The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
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But as a noun:
A limit; a boundary.
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But as a noun:
The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.
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But as a verb (archaic):
Use the word "but".
Examples:
"But me no buts."
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Nevertheless as an adverb (conjunctive):
In spite of what preceded; yet.