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    except
    /ɪkˈsɛpt/

    preposition

    • 1. not including; other than: "they work every day except Sunday"

    conjunction

    • 1. used before a statement that forms an exception to one just made: "I didn't tell him anything, except that I needed the money"

    verb

    • 1. specify as excluded from a category or group: formal "five classes of advertisement are excepted from control"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishEXCEPT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    We often use except and except for as prepositions to mean ‘not including’ or ‘excluding’. They are followed by a noun or noun phrase or a wh-clause. Both except and except for are correct after a noun: …

  3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › exceptExcept - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    As a verb, except is often used in the past tense: All drivers must obey the speed limit, but ambulances rushing to the hospital are excepted. Much more rare is the use of except as a verb meaning "to object," which we find mostly in legal contexts.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › exceptEXCEPT Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Except is a word that can be used as a preposition, a conjunction, or a verb. It means excluding, but, or to leave out. Learn how to use except correctly and avoid confusing it with accept.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXCEPT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Definition of 'except' except. (ɪksept ) 1. preposition A2. You use except to introduce the only thing or person that a statement does not apply to, or a fact that prevents a statement from being completely true. I wouldn't have accepted anything except a job in Europe. I don't take any drugs whatsoever, except aspirin for colds.

  7. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › exceptExcept Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the preposition, verb, and conjunction uses of except, with synonyms, examples, and word history. See also related phrases, articles, and entries near except.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › exceptExcept - definition of except by The Free Dictionary

    Learn the meaning and usage of the preposition or conjunction except, which shows exclusion or exception. Find examples, synonyms, idioms, and contrast with accept and unless.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionexcept verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

    Definition of except verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. except. verb. /ɪkˈsɛpt/ [usually passive] (formal) Verb Forms. to not include someone or something except somebody/something The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food.