She's not only a painter but also a writer (= she is both).
The play's good, but not that good - I've seen better.
"She said she's leaving." "But why?"
UK He said he hadn't been there, but then (= it is not surprising that) he would say that.
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but adverb (FOR EMPHASIS)
Everyone, but everyone, will be there.
but adverb (ONLY)
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