9.6.1.5 But

Use this domain for words indicating a contrast between two thoughts that are different in some way.

Louw Nida Codes: 
89W Contrast
  • What words indicate that someone wants to do something, but is not able to do it?
    but, however,
  • What words indicate that something seems to be true, but is not true?
    but, however,
  • What words indicate that something is true in spite of facts or problems that make it seem unlikely?
    but, yet, still, nevertheless, even so, anyway, all the same, in spite of this, despite this, for all that, though, although,
  • What words indicate that an opinion is different than the opinion you have just given?
    but, however, on the other hand, at the same time, having said that, mind you,
  • What words indicate that something is true of one person or thing, but not true of another?
    but, however, whereas, while, by contrast, conversely,
  • What words indicate that although one person or thing is similar to another, there is a difference between them?
    but, only, except, except for the fact that,
  • What words indicate that something could happen, but something else prevented it from happening?
    but, only, except,
  • What words indicate that the opposite of something is true?
    on the contrary, contrary to, in contrast, as opposed to,

    • 9.6.1.5.1 Except

    Use this domain for words indicating that something is an exception to a group, rule or pattern--something is true of all the things (or people) in a group, but it is not true of one thing.

  • What words indicate that something is not included in a group, rule, or pattern?
    except, except for, apart from, aside from, bar, excepting, but for, but, with the exception of, but not,
  • What words refer to something that is not included in a group?
    exception,

    • 9.6.1.5.2 Instead

    Use this domain for words indicating that something is true of one thing (or person) instead of another thing.

  • What words indicate that something is true of one thing instead of another thing?
    instead, rather than, in place of, in preference to, in favor of, in lieu,
  • What words indicate that something is true of one person instead of another person?
    instead, in someone's place, for, on someone's behalf,