Except
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛpt/
Except (preposition)
- Used to show something is not part of a group or list.
Examples
- Everyone was invited except the neighbors.
- The store is open every day except Sunday.
Common collocations: except for, except in, except that, except when, except from
Except (conjunction)
- Used to introduce a statement that makes an exception to what was said before.
Examples
- I would go, except I have to work.
- She likes all fruits except she can't eat bananas.
Except (verb)
- To leave something out from a group or list.
Examples
- The editor decided to except the last paragraph.
- She included everyone except Tom.