100 Best Synonyms for “But”

100 Best Synonyms for “But”

No. Term Definition
1. Acknowledge though Concedes a point, then contrasts.
2. Admittedly Concedes truth before contrasting.
3. After all Introduces a corrective reminder.
4. Alas Signals regretful contrast.
5. All the same Despite that; nevertheless.
6. All things considered Despite factors; still.
7. All told Overall; despite details.
8. Although Introduces a contrast clause.
9. And yet Adds contrast after agreement.
10. Anyhow Returns with a contrasting point.
11. At any rate Regardless; introduces contrast.
12. At least Introduces a partial concession.
13. At the same time Adds simultaneous contrast.
14. Barring that Except if that happens.
15. Be that as it may Despite that; still.
16. By comparison Sets up contrasting reference.
17. By contrast Highlights an opposing difference.
18. Come to that Adds corrective afterthought.
19. Conversely Introduces the opposite case.
20. Counter to that Introduces an opposing point.
21. Despite In spite of; introduces contrast.
22. Despite that Even so; nevertheless.
23. Different from that Signals an alternative view.
24. Even so Despite that; still.
25. Even then Despite that; nonetheless.
26. Except Excludes; introduces a limitation.
27. Except that Introduces a specific limitation.
28. Failing that If not; offers alternative.
29. For all that Despite everything; still.
30. For all your Despite your qualities; yet.
31. For one thing Introduces contrasting reason.
32. From another angle Offers contrasting viewpoint.
33. Granted Concedes, then contrasts.
34. Granted that Concedes a condition; yet.
35. Howbeit Nevertheless; in spite of that.
36. However Introduces contrast or exception.
37. Hush though Concedes quietly; then contrasts.
38. If anything Suggests opposite is more true.
39. If not Introduces alternative or correction.
40. In any case Regardless; introduces contrast.
41. In contrast Shows difference against previous.
42. In fairness Concedes before contrasting.
43. In opposition Sets against; contrasts.
44. In reality Corrects prior impression.
45. In spite of that Despite that; nevertheless.
46. In the meantime Shifts to contrasting interim point.
47. Instead Replaces with an alternative.
48. Instead of that Offers alternative to prior point.
49. Just the same Nevertheless; despite differences.
50. Leastwise At least; qualifies statement.
51. Leaving that aside Sets aside point; contrasts.
52. Less so Indicates reduced degree; contrast.
53. Mind you Adds a qualifying contrast.
54. More accurately Corrects; contrasts with earlier.
55. Nevertheless Despite that; still.
56. Nonetheless Even so; still.
57. Notwithstanding In spite of; nevertheless.
58. Notwithstanding that Despite that; still.
59. Of course Concedes; then contrasts.
60. On second thought Revises with contrasting view.
61. On the contrary States the opposite.
62. On the flip side Introduces opposite perspective.
63. On the other hand Introduces alternative perspective.
64. Only Introduces a limitation or exception.
65. Only that Adds a restricting detail.
66. Otherwise If not; suggests alternative outcome.
67. Per contra On the contrary; oppositely.
68. Provided that Adds conditional exception.
69. Putting that aside Brackets prior point; contrasts.
70. Qualifying that Adds limitation to statement.
71. Rather Introduces preference or correction.
72. Rather than that Prefers an alternative.
73. Realistically Introduces practical contrast.
74. Regardless Despite anything; still.
75. Regardless of that Even so; notwithstanding.
76. Regrettably Signals unfortunate contrast.
77. Save Except; introduces an exception.
78. Save that Except that; with one caveat.
79. So much for that Dismisses; shifts to contrast.
80. Still Even so; nevertheless.
81. Still and all Despite everything; still.
82. Supposing that Concedes possibility; then contrasts.
83. That said Having said that; however.
84. Then again Introduces a counterconsideration.
85. Though Introduces contrast or concession.
86. To be fair Concedes; adds balance.
87. To be sure Concedes; then contrasts.
88. To put it differently Reframes with contrasting wording.
89. To the contrary Indicates opposition to prior claim.
90. True enough Concedes point; implies contrast.
91. True, but Concedes; then counters.
92. Truth be told Introduces candid contrast.
93. Undeniably Concedes strongly; then contrasts.
94. Unless Introduces an exception condition.
95. Unless that is Adds a conditional exception.
96. Until then Contrasts with interim condition.
97. Up to a point Partly true; with limits.
98. Whereas Contrasts two clauses.
99. While Contrasts two simultaneous facts.
100. With respect Polite preface to disagreement.