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naughty
Adjective
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If somebody, especially a child or a pet, is naughty, they are not good.
Oh! Go on you naughty boy. Silly thing. Get out.
Hannah was described as a bright but naughty child.
Parents often tell their children what is naughty behaviour but not what is good behaviour.
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If an adult is naughty, they are a little bit bad, often in a fun or sexual way.
He just kept putting wine in my glass. It's quite naughty, isn't it?
She walked out of the shower with a towel just covering her naughty bits.
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.
nice
Adjective
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If something is nice, it's good and people probably like it.
I didn't know him, but I hear he was a very nice man.
Thank you, sir; have a nice day yourself, sir.
It's great. It's much nicer than your old place.
Thank you for coming! It was so nice to see you again.