What can I use instead of but?
What can I use instead of but?
synonyms for but
- although.
- however.
- nevertheless.
- on the other hand.
- still.
- though.
- yet.
What is the synonym of the word but?
yet. nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, however, still, notwithstanding, despite that, in spite of that, for all that, all the same, just the same, at the same time, be that as it may. though, although.
What is another word for but and however?
The word nevertheless is a great alternative to but and however. We use the same punctuation as with however: either after a full stop or after a semicolon, then followed by a comma.
Can I start sentence with but?
There’s no rule against beginning a sentence with but. Sure, it’s a wise admonition from middle-school English teachers that novice writers avoid beginning a series of sentences with but. In July we went to Six Flags. But it rained that day.
Can we use but in email?
6. But. This word is usually a prelude to a bad news or a negative statement coming up. You can skip the word ‘but’ and write what you mean in a slightly different manner which doesn’t take down the reader’s expectation, such as: ‘I would really like the meeting to go forward tomorrow.
How do you avoid using but?
“Yet” can often replace “but” in a sentence without changing anything else, as both are coordinating conjunctions that can introduce a contrast. Alternatively, you could use one of these subordinating conjunctions: Although (e.g., I like Brian May, although I find his hair ridiculous.)
How do you use but?
We usually think of but as a conjuction linking two contrastive sentences or clauses:
- They had very little money, but (they) always bought their children expensive presents.
- They were poor, but (they were) hardworking.
- My car is fifteen years old, but (it) still drives beautifully.
How do you use but in a sentence examples?
“I want to go to the party, but I am so tired.” “I like her, but I don’t like her friend.” “I studied for the test, but I don’t think I did well.” “I’m hungry, but I have nothing to eat.”
How do you properly use but?
We use but to link items which are the same grammatical type (coordinating conjunction). But is used to connect ideas that contrast. I am allergic to strawberries.
Is kindly a rude word?
“Kindly” can be an awkward term, especially in email. It has a snarky, sarcastic, old-fashioned sound to it, as in “Kindly send payment at your earliest convenience” or “Kindly refrain from contacting me again”. There is nothing intrinsically negative or rude about the word; the definition is simply “in a kind manner”.
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