Except

usgb/ɪkˈsept/
preposition

Not including; other than.

Everyone came to the party except me.
Visual representation of "except" - not including; other than

Often appears as...

  • except for
  • except in
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Visual representation of "except"
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Exclusion Clarity

Use 'except' when specifically excluding something from a larger group or range.

Illustration for Exclusion Clarity
She likes all fruits except bananas.
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Exception Stress

'Except' emphasizes the importance or uniqueness of the exclusion.

Illustration for Exception Stress
The park is open every day except Christmas.
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Following Phrases

After 'except', we often use phrases starting with 'for', 'on', and 'in' to add details.

Illustration for Following Phrases
He's available except for Tuesday mornings.
Visual representation of the word "Except"

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