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What word can I use instead of but?
synonyms for but
- although.
- however.
- nevertheless.
- on the other hand.
- still.
- though.
- yet.
Can semicolons replace but?
A semicolon is often used to replace a coordinating conjunction like ‘and’ or ‘but’. The sentence about Sandip could have been written like this: Sandip spent three hours in the library but he couldn’t find the book he wanted.
Can commas replace but?
You should put a comma before but only when but is connecting two independent clauses. When you don’t have two independent clauses, leave the comma out. I would go for a walk, but for the rain. This time, but is connecting an independent clause to a dependent clause.
Can I use However instead of but?
No, we can not use “However” instead of “But” in each sentence, because both ‘But’ and ‘However’ are two words in English language that have to be understood with precision so that they can be used correctly either in spoken or written English.
Is but an informal word?
The list is divided into sections of: verbs, transitions, emphasis words, abbreviations, and slang….Transitions – Informal & Formal.
| Informal | Formal |
|---|---|
| Plus/Also | Moreover/ Furthermore |
| But | However |
| So | Therefore/Thus |
| Also | In addition, Additionally |
Can you begin a 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.
How do you use commas with but?
You should always use a comma before but when joining two independent clauses. A comma after but is only necessary if you’re using it as literary device to draw attention to something.
Can but be used after a full stop?
Originally Answered: Can “But” and “And” be used after a full stop? No rules of English grammar prohibit starting a sentence with any particular word. So, yes, either of these words can be used after a full stop.
Can but be used in simple sentence?
While simple sentences use coordinating conjunctions (examples include: and, but, or), complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions (examples include: although, unless, whereas).