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Meanings of but in English

Portuguese
só

Nothing more than.

só

[Phrase implying that the following clause is contrary to prior belief].

Not being the case [negation of an adverbial clause]

Otherwise than.

Usage of but in English
1
In reality, however, Singles' Day demonstrates not consumer power but monopoly power.
Reuters
2
Without question, knowledge is power; but access to information is also important.
Ebony
3
Reality of unity, but equal reality of division-greaterreality, indeed, of division.
Eyeless in Gaza
4
You cry 'freedom,' but mean 'equal.' You think people really want either?
The unincorporated man
5
Last year was strong but this year has really, really been strong.
The Guardian
6
So far so good, but the situation couldn't hold stable for long.
The Reality Dysfunction
7
In addition; a specific situation may develop, but with conditions already attached.
The South African
8
There isn't a Kurdish problem in our region, but a terrorism problem.
The Irish Times
9
Free State: Fine and cool but cold in places in the south.
The South African
10
Siddig said his father appeared in good health but had lost weight.
Reuters
11
First year was fine, he says, but second year was very hard.
The Irish Times
12
It will not help control the crisis but may worsen the situation.
Reuters
13
I agree, but the good news is-noprivate eye cases right now.
Getting old is tres dangereux
14
I something new want, yes; but also, after these twenty-five years, home.
Nova
15
Its victims today are the victims not of Communism but of revolution.
The God That Failed
16
One question will be answered but a new question will come up.
Wired
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