but

• Наречие, используемое для обозначения 'только' или 'лишь', часто в формальном или литературном контексте. Оно также может выступать в роли союза, но как наречие ограничивает или сужает сферу высказывания.

An adverb used to mean 'only' or 'merely,' often in formal or literary contexts. It can also function as a conjunction, but as an adverb it limits or restricts the scope of a statement.

1. Only or merelyB2formal

   Used to emphasize that something is no more than what is stated; just.

   Только

   • He is but a child; he cannot understand such complex matters.
   • We had but one chance to succeed.
   • She is but a beginner in this field.

   Synonymsbarelyjustmerelyonlysimply