What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
except
Example
Everyone was invited to the party except for John. [except: preposition]
Example
I love all fruits except for bananas. [except: conjunction]
Example
No one, except the teacher, knew the answer to the question. [except: noun]
excluding
Example
The price of the car is $10,000, excluding taxes and fees. [excluding: preposition]
Example
We will be discussing all aspects of the project, excluding budget constraints. [excluding: present participle]
Example
The survey results were based on responses from 500 participants, excluding those who did not complete the questionnaire. [excluding: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Except is more commonly used than excluding in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between except and excluding?
Excluding is more formal than except.
