Is "But" used correctly?

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Is "But" used correctly?

Did I use the word "But" correctly in this sentence?

'Material possesion is but an expression of vanity'

The meaning I'm trying to get across is - Material possesion= expression of vanity

I always come across "But" used this way and I'm not sure if it's correct.

thanks!

2007-04-24 21:47:11 · 3 answers · asked by Angie Pastrami 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

3 answers

Yes. It's like using 'just' or 'merely' in that sentence.
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2007-04-24 21:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Your beautiful sentence is correct. Here you have used 'but' in its meaning of 'nothing more than' or 'merely'.

2007-04-24 22:44:18 · answer #2 · answered by greenhorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

grammatically correct....actually that's a GREAT sentence :) Good Job!

2007-04-24 21:58:59 · answer #3 · answered by o7mistique 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋