Nothing but

adverb

Only or simply, consists of nothing more than.

The apartment is nothing but a small room with a kitchen.
Visual representation of "nothing but" - Only or simply, consists of nothing more than

Often appears as...

  • nothing but trouble
  • nothing but the truth
adverb

Used to emphasize a large amount or degree of something.

The trip was nothing but fun from beginning to end.
Visual representation of "nothing but" - Used to emphasize a large amount or degree of something

Often appears as...

  • nothing but wins
  • nothing but happiness
adverb

Only or simply, consists of nothing more than.

The apartment is nothing but a small room with a kitchen.
Visual representation of "nothing but" - Only or simply, consists of nothing more than

Often appears as...

  • nothing but trouble
  • nothing but the truth
adverb

Used to emphasize a large amount or degree of something.

The trip was nothing but fun from beginning to end.
Visual representation of "nothing but" - Used to emphasize a large amount or degree of something

Often appears as...

  • nothing but wins
  • nothing but happiness
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "nothing but"
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Simplifying Statements

Use 'nothing but' to simplify complex ideas into their core essence or basic composition.

Illustration for Simplifying Statements
His speech was nothing but a plea for attention.
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Emphasizing Exclusivity

Emphasize that there's nothing else included besides the thing mentioned following 'nothing but'.

Illustration for Emphasizing Exclusivity
The box contained nothing but old photographs.
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Understated Descriptions

'Nothing but' can imply that the situation or object is underwhelming or less important.

Illustration for Understated Descriptions
It's nothing but a scratch, I'm okay.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Simplifying Statements

Use 'nothing but' to simplify complex ideas into their core essence or basic composition.

Illustration for Simplifying Statements
His speech was nothing but a plea for attention.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasizing Exclusivity

Emphasize that there's nothing else included besides the thing mentioned following 'nothing but'.

Illustration for Emphasizing Exclusivity
The box contained nothing but old photographs.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Understated Descriptions

'Nothing but' can imply that the situation or object is underwhelming or less important.

Illustration for Understated Descriptions
It's nothing but a scratch, I'm okay.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Simplifying Statements

Use 'nothing but' to simplify complex ideas into their core essence or basic composition.

Illustration for Simplifying Statements
His speech was nothing but a plea for attention.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasizing Exclusivity

Emphasize that there's nothing else included besides the thing mentioned following 'nothing but'.

Illustration for Emphasizing Exclusivity
The box contained nothing but old photographs.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Understated Descriptions

'Nothing but' can imply that the situation or object is underwhelming or less important.

Illustration for Understated Descriptions
It's nothing but a scratch, I'm okay.
Visual representation of the word "Nothing but"

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