The city set up a shelter at an elementary school, but American Red Cross spokeswoman Courtney Johnson said all but one of the families was able to find a place to stay with friends or relatives.
What's the meaning?
Does "but" mean "except" here?
What's the meaning?
Does "but" mean "except" here?
CreativeguruDoes "but" mean "except" here?Yes
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but means except
So, the sentence means: All the families were able to find a place to stay with friends or relatives Except for one family
all familieS were able