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 like all fruits except for bananas. [except: conjunction]
Example
I would have gone to the concert, except I had to work. [except: conjunction]
save
Example
He saved his money in a bank account. [save: verb]
Example
All the students passed the test, save one. [save: preposition]
Example
I like all kinds of music, save for heavy metal. [save: preposition]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Except is more commonly used than save in everyday language, especially as a conjunction.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between except and save?
Except is generally considered more formal than save, which is often used in casual or informal contexts.
