22 Example Sentences with the word "But" and Its Definition

 What does but mean?

According to the oxford dictionary, As a conjunction form, the Definition of but /bət/ is used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned,  used to indicate the impossibility of anything other than what is being stated.

As a preposition form, the Definition of but /bət/ is except, apart from, and other than.

Here are 22 examples of sentences with the preposition But. If you have any questions, please write them in the comments below.

1. I'm sure Miss Marya doesn't cook in the kitchen but watches football matches on the internet.
2. Budi's mother is not a mother who likes to lie but an honest and loving mother.
3. There are better keys to open your house than this one, but the key to open your windows is.
4. This motorbike is not a Vario brand but a Jupiter MX brand.
5. I wonder if Fadlan doesn't tell the truth but tells you the truth.
6. This fried rice is not fried in Thailand but in East Java.
7. This coconut tree is not the lushest coconut tree in the area but the most miniature coconut tree in my house.
8. Did you know that the train goes not only to the north but to the south and east? 
9. Did you know that petroleum is not only produced in Tarakan but also in Balikpapan and on the island of Bunyu? 
10. Residents of the city of Tarakan not only use natural gas but have used electricity and PDAM water.
11. Cities in Sulawesi are not only Makassar but also Manado and Palu.
12. Budi is not the culprit, but Amir is the culprit.
13. Pertamax's price is not IDR 10,000 per liter but IDR 12,500 per liter.
14. The Brantas River is not a river in Kalimantan but in East Java.
15. Nuclear meatballs are not toxic meatballs but very delicious and nutritious meatballs.
16. Kediri is not a city in West Java but a city in East Java.
17. Surabaya is not a city filled only with workers but a city filled with workers, students, and tourism.
18. Gramedia Mall is not a mall that only exists in Jakarta but is located throughout Indonesia.
19. This bicycle is not a polygon brand but a bicycle with a Federal brand l. 
20.  I know that Fadila's mother can't ride a motorcycle yet, but she can ride an ordinary bike.
21. This train is not only one destination to Kertosono but also to Jogja and Sleman.
22. This bus will take you not only to Kediri but also to Trenggalek and Tulungagung.

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