except (A2)
preposition, conjunction
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛpt/
Definition
Except means not including someone or something; it marks the person, thing, or situation left out.
Examples
Everyone except Maria came to the meeting.
The shop is open every day except Sunday.
I like all vegetables except peas.
How to Use except
- except for (prepositional phrase)
- Used to exclude someone or something from a general statement. — "All the students passed except for one."
- except that (conjunction)
- Used to introduce a statement that limits or contradicts a previous one. — "The plan is good, except that it costs too much."
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