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Vincent Teo Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

old but forgetful

Can I say,

He is an old but forgetful man.
  

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Hi, "but" is used to express contrast/difference. key=10513&dict=CALD For instance: He's young, but bald. He's skinny, but he eats a lot.

— Tanit

  • Hi, "but" is used to express contrast/difference.
  • key=10513&dict=CALD For instance: He's young, but bald.
  • He's skinny, but he eats a lot.
  • He's Greek, but speaks English natively.
  • A question for you, which I hope will help you find the answer to your question: does "old" contrast with "forgetful"?
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Hi,

"but" is used to express contrast/difference.
Cambridge dictionaryBUT: used to introduce an added statement, usually something that it different from what you have said before:
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