Definitions
- Used to indicate that something or someone is not included in a particular group or category. - Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has been said previously. - Used to express that there are no exceptions to a particular rule or situation.
- Used to indicate that something or someone is not part of a particular group or category. - Used to exclude something from consideration or discussion. - Used to express that something is not taken into account or considered.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to indicate that something or someone is not included or part of a particular group or category.
- 2Both words are used to exclude something from consideration or discussion.
- 3Both words can be used as prepositions.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Except can be used as a preposition, conjunction, or noun, while excluding is only used as a preposition or present participle.
- 2Usage: Except is used to introduce exceptions or exclusions, while excluding is used to exclude something from consideration or discussion.
- 3Position: Except is usually placed before the excluded item, while excluding is placed after the item being excluded.
- 4Formality: Excluding is more formal than except.
- 5Frequency: Except is more commonly used than excluding in everyday language.
Remember this!
Both except and excluding are used to indicate that something or someone is not included or part of a particular group or category. However, except is more versatile and can be used as a preposition, conjunction, or noun, while excluding is only used as a preposition or present participle. Additionally, except is used to introduce exceptions or exclusions, while excluding is used to exclude something from consideration or discussion.
