With the exception of somebody/something
prepositional phrase
Except for, not including, or excluding someone or something.
Everyone, with the exception of John, was invited to the party.
Often appears as...
- with the exception of that
- with the exception of here
prepositional phrase
Except for, not including, or excluding someone or something.
Everyone, with the exception of John, was invited to the party.
Often appears as...
- with the exception of that
- with the exception of here
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Inclusive Language
Use when specifying who or what is not a part of a group or category, while the rest is included.
All the books, with the exception of the dictionaries, were packed.
Pro Tip 2/3Stress on Exclusion
The phrase emphasizes the exclusion of the person or thing, making them stand out as different or special.
She could play all musical instruments, with the exception of the drums.
Pro Tip 3/3Highlighting Exception
It can be used to highlight a rare exception to a rule or general situation.
This rule applies to everyone, with the exception of the manager.
Pro Tip 1/3Inclusive Language
Use when specifying who or what is not a part of a group or category, while the rest is included.
All the books, with the exception of the dictionaries, were packed.
Pro Tip 2/3Stress on Exclusion
The phrase emphasizes the exclusion of the person or thing, making them stand out as different or special.
She could play all musical instruments, with the exception of the drums.
Pro Tip 3/3Highlighting Exception
It can be used to highlight a rare exception to a rule or general situation.
This rule applies to everyone, with the exception of the manager.
Pro Tip 1/3Inclusive Language
Use when specifying who or what is not a part of a group or category, while the rest is included.
All the books, with the exception of the dictionaries, were packed.
Pro Tip 2/3Stress on Exclusion
The phrase emphasizes the exclusion of the person or thing, making them stand out as different or special.
She could play all musical instruments, with the exception of the drums.
Pro Tip 3/3Highlighting Exception
It can be used to highlight a rare exception to a rule or general situation.
This rule applies to everyone, with the exception of the manager.
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