Can I use yet and but together?

When using but and yet as coordinating conjunctions, you can only use one at a time (otherwise, you’re creating a redundancy for the category of the redundancy category :)). Use either but or yet when conveying two ideas that are in contrast to each other in order to separate them.

Does yet mean but?

Yet as a conjunction means ‘but’ or ‘nevertheless’. We use it to show contrast. It often occurs after and: So many questions and yet so few answers.

How do you use yet in a sentence?

Yet (in this context) is only used in negative sentences and questions. Have you finished your homework yet? I haven’t finished it yet. I’ll do it after dinner.

Can you start a sentence with yet or but?

As yet is classed as a coordinating conjunction, many would still say that it should never be at the start of a sentence. It is supposed to be joining and creating a relationship between two clauses. It’s a valid argument, of course.

What’s the difference between yet and but?

So they have the same meaning, same function as conjunctions. “Yet” sounds more formal than “but,” so we tend to use it in a more formal situation. In most everyday situations, we use “but” to connect our ideas. It would sound too formal, too polite, to use “yet” in most everyday conversations.

Is it correct to say yet still?

Both yet and still can be used in negative statements to talk about something that wasn’t true in the past and continues not to be true in the present. This is where yet and still converge. For example, the two sentences in each pair below, one with yet and one with still, mean nearly the same thing.

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How do you use but in a sentence?

But can be used in the following ways:

As a conjunction (connecting two phrases or clauses): She’s 83 but she still goes swimming every day.
As a preposition (followed by a noun): There’s been nothing but trouble since he came.
As an adverb: We can but hope that things will improve.

Which tense is used with yet?

Present Perfect Tense

Already means that something happened earlier than we expected. With Present Perfect already usually goes after have or has and before the main verb. Examples – We’ve already had our breakfast.

When but is used in a sentence?

But meaning ‘except’
But means ‘except’ when it is used after words such as all, everything/nothing, everyone/no one, everybody/nobody: The cleaning is done now, all but the floors. They still have to be washed. I arrived at the airport and realised that I’d brought everything but my passport!

Is yet to start correct?

While both are correct English, I wouldn’t say that these are necessarily the most common idiomatic replies. If B wants to answer indirectly to portray that it is is not his own individual responsibility, he might say “No, it hasn’t been started yet”.

What is difference between yet and but?

As an adverb, but means no more than or only whereas yet means until now or so far. This is the main difference between but and yet.

What is yet and example?

Yet means at this time, up to now or at a future time. An example of yet is someone not getting to take a walk before dark, such as “It is dark but he has not taken his walk yet.” An example of yet is someone possibly getting to take a walk after dark, such as “He might yet get to take his walk after dark.”

What type of word is but or yet?

We connect our ideas with conjunctions. So for example, like and… and, but, or, for, so, those kinds of things. So conjunctions, there are quite a few of them and some kind of, like phrases we can use as well, but we can use “but” and “yet” as conjunctions.

Where do we use but?

But as a linking word
We use but to link items which are the same grammatical type (coordinating conjunction). But is used to connect ideas that contrast. I am allergic to strawberries. they still haven’t sold their house in London.

What is the example of but?

[M] [T] She looked around, but she couldn’t see anything. [M] [T] He didn’t say so, but he implied that I was lying. [M] [T] I can’t walk fast, but I can walk for a long time. [M] [T] I looked all around, but I could see nobody there.

What is the difference between yet and but?

Although but and yet can be used interchangeably as conjunctions, they cannot be used interchangeably in other contexts. This is because these two words have different meanings as adverbs. As an adverb, but means no more than or only whereas yet means until now or so far.

What is the word but used for?

The conjunction but means “on the contrary,” and is used to indicate contrast or opposition between elements in a sentence.

What is the full meaning of yet?

: at this or that time : so soon as now. not time to go yet. : continuously up to the present or a specified time : still.

Is still yet a correct English?

The word still refers to an event/action that has begun in the past time and is continuing in the present time. The word yet refers to an event/action that hasn’t yet happened but is presumed to happen. It is used as Adverb and conjunction.

Where can I use yet still?

What are 5 sentences examples?

5 sentences:

My mom taught me to finish everything on my plate at dinner.
The only problem with a pencil, is that they do not stay sharp long enough.
Our school building is made of bricks.
Every night I get woken up by the sound of a barking dog across the street.
Salad is for rabbits.

How do you not use but?

The simplest way to avoid using “but” at the start of a sentence is to reword the sentence to eliminate the need for the word “but.” You can also replace “but” with an adverb word or phrase like “however,” “On the other hand,” or “though.” You can also combine two contrasting sentences into one compound sentence where …

What part of grammar is but?

conjunction
But is a conjunction.

Has yet to in a sentence?

John has yet to eat dinner, and neither has Mary.