Meaning of the word except in English

What does except mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

except

US /ɪkˈsept/

UK /ɪkˈsept/

not including; other than

Example:

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Everyone went to the party except John.

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I like all fruits except bananas.

Synonym:

excluding barring apart from aside from but

used before a statement that forms an exception to one just made

Example:

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I would go, except that I'm too busy.

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The house was empty, except for a few pieces of old furniture.

Synonym:

but only however

to exclude (something) from a statement or consideration

Example:

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The new policy excepts certain categories of employees.

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He excepted her from the general criticism.

Synonym:

exclude omit exempt rule out preclude