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Chang Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

What do these mean?

I like anything but Butter Pecan.

You dont have to talk to anyone but me

I find these confusing. Please help. Thank you.
  

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"but" can have the same meaning as "except" I like all flavors of ice cream except Butter Pecan. You don't have to talk to anyone except me.

  • "but" can have the same meaning as "except" I like all flavors of ice cream except Butter Pecan.
  • You don't have to talk to anyone except me.
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"but" can have the same meaning as "except"

I like all flavors of ice cream except Butter Pecan.
You don't have to talk to anyone except me.

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