Definitions
- Used to indicate exclusion or omission of something or someone. - Used to introduce a clause that contrasts with what has been said previously. - Used to express the idea of 'with the exception of'.
- Used to introduce a phrase or clause that contrasts with what has been said previously. - Used to indicate an exception or limitation to what has been said previously. - Used to indicate a contrast between two ideas or concepts.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are conjunctions used to introduce a contrasting idea.
- 2Both can be used to indicate an exception or exclusion.
- 3Both can be used to express a limitation or restriction.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Except is primarily a preposition, while but is primarily a conjunction.
- 2Usage: Except is used to indicate exclusion or omission, while but is used to introduce a contrasting idea.
- 3Position: Except is usually followed by a noun or pronoun, while but is followed by a clause or phrase.
- 4Formality: But is more commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, while except is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language.
- 5Meaning: Except implies complete exclusion, while but implies a contrast or exception to what has been said previously.
Remember this!
While except and but are both conjunctions used to introduce a contrasting idea, they differ in their function, usage, position, formality, and meaning. Except is primarily a preposition used to indicate exclusion or omission, while but is primarily a conjunction used to introduce a contrasting idea. But is more versatile and commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, while except is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language.
