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but
Coordinator
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You use but to join two ideas and show that they are not the same.
I would take you there, but I do not have my car.
The changes were small but important.
"Do you speak French?" "No, but I speak Spanish."
It says this not in words but in pictures.
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You use but to change the topic.
I understand. And I'm sorry. But there is nothing I can do about it now.
And that's important, but another thing that has changed is the location.
but
Preposition
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except
He ate everything but the meat.
Any day but tomorrow would be fine.
I forgot my bag. I guess there's nothing to do but go back.
but
Adverb
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only
There is but one sun and one earth to live on.
thanks
Interjection
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You say thanks when somebody has helped you or done something nice for you.
"Can I get the door for you?" "Thanks!"
thanks
Noun
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Thanks are kind words and thoughts for people who did nice things for you.
A special thanks goes to my family.
Many thanks to everyone who helped me.
He is not going to get much thanks from them.
thanks
Preposition
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because
Thanks to your help, we were able to finish quickly.
We'll be late thanks to the snow.
anyway
Adverb
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You use anyway to say something does not matter, or you don't care.
We were told not to go, but went anyway.
I didn't go to the concert. I'm not a big rock fan, and I didn't have a ticket anyway.
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You use anyway to add some information to something you just said.
Jesse and Anne had a big fight. That's what I heard anyway.
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You use anyway to change the topic or end a conversation.
Yeah, the homework's going to be hard... anyway, did you hear about the football game?
OK, anyway, I'll see you later.