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Preposition - But

Filed in English Grammar

The preposition but means except.

  • They are all wrong but me.
  • Who but he would do this?
  • We should have enjoyed the journey but for the rain.
  • We were all there but Peter.

See also

Prepositions
Expressions without prepositions
Prepositions at the end of clauses
Prepositions: some useful points
Common prepositions: usage

 

 

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