except
/ɪkˈsɛpt/
preposition
- Not including; other than.
- Everyone except John came to the party.
- The store is open every day except Sunday.
- I like all vegetables except broccoli.
Synonyms
conjunction
- Used before a statement that forms an exception to something just said.
- I would have gone, except I was too tired.
- The plan is perfect, except it costs too much.
- She would have won, except she tripped at the last moment.
verb
- To exclude or leave out.
- They excepted her from the rule because of her disability.
- The offer excepts items already on sale.
- The contract excepts damages caused by natural disasters.