This is the 10th most frequent Lithuanian word.
bet
"Bet" in Lithuanian means "but" in English.
In this sentence, 'bet' is used to introduce information contradicting what was previously stated.
Ji sakė, kad grįš anksčiau, bet taip neatsitiko.
She said she would return earlier, but that did not happen.
Here, 'bet' is used in the construction 'not only... but also', extending the description.
Tai buvo ne tik gražu, bet ir labai prasminga.
It was not only beautiful but also very meaningful.
Here, 'bet' is used as a conjunction meaning 'but', indicating a contrast between the desire and the reality.