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except

[ik-sept]

except Definition

  • 1not including; other than
  • 2to 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

Antonyms for except

Phrases with except

  • 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.

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

    Example

    Everyone must attend the meeting, no exceptions.

  • 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.

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