Five alternatives to BUT

Introduction

A/ BUT is a conjunction used to connect two statements or phrases when the second one adds something different or seems surprising after the first one.

1. It is an old car, but it is very reliable.

1. We've invited the boss, but she may decide not to come.

B/ used to introduce a statement that explains why the thing you have mentioned did not happen or is not possible

1.  I’d like to go but I’m too busy.
2. They would have married sooner, but they had to wait for her divorce.

Alternatives to BUT

The image below shows five common words that could be used as alternatives to BUT.

Examples