Definitions
- Used to indicate exclusion or exception from a group or category. - Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has been said previously. - Used to express surprise or disbelief at something that has been said.
- Referring to the act of leaving out or excluding something. - Used to describe the absence of something that should be present. - Talking about the failure to include or mention something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the exclusion or absence of something.
- 2Both can be used to clarify or emphasize a point.
- 3Both are commonly used in written and spoken English.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Except is a preposition or conjunction, while omitting is a verb or gerund.
- 2Usage: Except is used to exclude or contrast, while omitting is used to describe the act of leaving something out.
- 3Formality: Omitting is more formal than except.
- 4Connotation: Except is neutral in tone, while omitting can imply a negative connotation.
- 5Scope: Except can be used to exclude one or more items, while omitting refers to the act of leaving out only one item.
Remember this!
Except and omitting are synonyms that refer to the exclusion or absence of something. However, except is a preposition or conjunction used to exclude or contrast, while omitting is a verb or gerund used to describe the act of leaving something out. Additionally, omitting is more formal and can imply a negative connotation.
