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We think the answer is "BUT" which means:

adverb
• • And nothing more
noun
• • An instance or example of using the word "but".
• • The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
• • A limit; a boundary.
• • The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.
verb
• • Use the word "but".
preposition
• • Apart from, except (for), excluding.
• • (obsolete outside scotland) outside of.
conjunction
• • On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).
• • However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
• • Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
• • Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
• • Except with; unless with; without.
• • Only; solely; merely.
• • Until.
• • (following a negated expression of improbability) that.

An example sentence would be:

• • "I wanted to go to the party, but i had to finish my homework."
• • "She is talented, but she needs more practice."

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