However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).

Apart from, except (for), excluding. / (obsolete outside Scotland) Outside of.

An instance or example of using the word "but". / (Scotland) The outer room of a small two-room cottage. / A limit; a boundary.

(archaic) Use the word "but".

(chiefly literary or poetic) Merely, only, just, no more than / (Australia, Tyneside, conjunctive) Though, however.

Were it not for God's help, someone could have suffered that outcome.

A recognition that others' misfortune could be one's own, if it weren't for the blessing of the Divine, or for fortune or fate.

Unfortunate events occur in quantity.

Alternative spelling of all but

There is nothing someone can do to evade something.