except

[ik-sept]

except Definition

• 1. not including; other than
• 2. to leave out; exclude

Using except: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "except" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Everyone was invited except for John.

• Example

  I like all fruits except for bananas.

• Example

  He works every day except Sunday.

• Example

  The store is open every day except Christmas.

except Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for except

• excluding
• but
• save
• omitting
• leaving out

Antonyms for except

• including
• with
• together with

Phrases with except

• except for

  used to introduce the only thing or person that a statement does not apply to

  Example

  I would have passed the test except for one question.

• no exception

  a person or thing that is not included in a general statement

  Example

  Everyone must attend the meeting, no exceptions.

• make an exception

  to allow something that is usually not allowed

  Example

  I don't usually let my kids stay up late, but I'll make an exception tonight.

Origins of except

from Middle English 'excepten', from Latin 'excipere', meaning 'take out'

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Summary: except in Brief

The term 'except' [ik-sept] means 'not including' or 'other than'. It is used as a conjunction, preposition, and verb. Examples include 'Everyone was invited except for John.' and 'He works every day except Sunday.' 'Except' can be used in phrases such as 'except for', which introduces the only thing or person that a statement does not apply to.