CEFR A2

except for

prepositional phrase

Meaning

Used to indicate that something does not include or is not affected by a particular person or thing.

Examples

The entire team celebrated their victory, except for the coach who had to review game footage.
All the shops were closed except for the one on the corner, which was open 24 hours.

Synonyms: apart from, besides, barring, save for

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except for (A2)

prepositional phrase

Pronunciation: ɪkˈsɛpt fɔːr

Definition

Used to indicate that something does not include or is not affected by a particular person or thing.

Examples

The entire team celebrated their victory, except for the coach who had to review game footage.
All the shops were closed except for the one on the corner, which was open 24 hours.
He enjoyed all the dishes except for the spicy curry.

How to Use except for

except for (prepositional phrase): Used to introduce the person or thing that is not included in a statement. — "All the students passed the exam except for one."

Synonyms of except for

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