But
1 But wordt gebruikt zoals het Nederlandse 'maar'.
It's weird, but I like it.
He said he would come, but he didn't.
He said he would come, but he didn't.
2 But kan ook 'behalve' betekenen. Voor but komt dan geen komma.
Anyone but me.
The all went but Suzy.
She did nothing but complain.
The all went but Suzy.
She did nothing but complain.
3 But wordt ook gebruikt met last en next en dan betekent het op een na, op twee na, etc.
She lives next door but one.
I was last but two in the race.
I was last but two in the race.