What is another word for but for?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌt fɔː] (IPA)

"But for" is a common phrase used to express a hypothetical situation where something would have been different if not for a certain factor. However, there are several synonyms you can use to replace this phrase in your writing or conversation. Some of these synonyms are "if not for," "without," "absent," "minus," or "excluding." For instance, "if not for my friend's help, I would not have passed the exam" can be rewritten as "Absent my friend's help, I would not have passed the exam." Replacing "but for" with a synonym can not only help you convey your message more effectively but also add variety to your language.

What are the hypernyms for But for?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with But for

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  • I willingly speak to those who know, but for those who do not know I forget.
    Aeschylus
  • The difficulty with becoming a patient is that as soon as you get horizontal, part of your being yearns, not for a doctor, but for a medicine man.
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  • For each episode the five of us are all wearing clothes by the same designer. It's a different designer for each episode, but for each one we're all wearing their clothes.
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  • Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man does not lose his being in the society in which he lives. Man's life is independent. He is born not for the development of the society alone, but for the development of his self.
    B. R. Ambedkar

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