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Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
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But Britain is now BUT a modest-size ship

Would you please explain the meaning of "but" in the example below?

But Britain is now but a modest-size ship on the global ocean.

Thank you.

  

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But Britain is now but a modest-size ship on the global ocean. but = only

— Mister Micawber

  • But Britain is now but a modest-size ship on the global ocean.
  • but = only
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teal limeWould you please explain the meaning of "but" in the example below?But Britain is now but a modest-size ship on the global ocean.

but = only

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