SED, sed
Sounds Like: SEHD
Translations: but, however, yet, on the contrary
From the root: SED
Part of Speech: Conjunction
Explanation: This word is a conjunction used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or opposes a preceding statement. It often implies a stronger opposition than 'autem' or 'vero', sometimes meaning 'but rather' or 'on the contrary'. It can also be used to introduce an exception or a limitation.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Instances
Josephus' Against Apion
- Book One — 5:59, 5:61, 6:65, 6:69, 6:70, 6:73, 6:75, 7:82, 7:83, 7:87, 7:88, 8:93, 8:97, 8:98, 8:99, 8:102, 8:106, 9:109
- Book Two — 5:59, 5:61, 6:65, 6:69, 6:70, 6:73, 6:75, 7:82, 7:83, 7:87, 7:88, 8:93, 8:97, 8:98, 8:99, 8:102, 8:106, 9:109
Polycarp of Smyrna
- Polycarp’s Letter to the Philippians — 11:4
The Shepherd of Hermas — Parables
From the same root
No other words from the same root, SED, appear in our texts.
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