except Definition
- 1not including; other than
- 2to leave out; exclude
Using except: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "except" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
Everyone was invited except for John.
Example
I like all fruits except for bananas.
Example
He works every day except Sunday.
Example
The store is open every day except Christmas.
except Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with except
except for
used to introduce the only thing or person that a statement does not apply to
Example
I would have passed the test except for one question.
no exception
a person or thing that is not included in a general statement
Example
Everyone must attend the meeting, no exceptions.
make an exception
to allow something that is usually not allowed
Example
I don't usually let my kids stay up late, but I'll make an exception tonight.
Origins of except
from Middle English 'excepten', from Latin 'excipere', meaning 'take out'
Summary: except in Brief
The term 'except' [ik-sept] means 'not including' or 'other than'. It is used as a conjunction, preposition, and verb. Examples include 'Everyone was invited except for John.' and 'He works every day except Sunday.' 'Except' can be used in phrases such as 'except for', which introduces the only thing or person that a statement does not apply to.
