except
word
/ɪkˈsɛpt/
ik-SEPT
/ɛksˈɛpt/
ek-SEPT
Definition
Used to show that something or someone is not included in a group or statement.
Usage & Nuances
'Except' is a preposition and conjunction. Often used after 'all' or 'everyone'. Do not confuse 'except' (to exclude) with 'accept' (to receive). It can start a phrase ('Everyone left except Tom') or join clauses ('I would go, except I’m busy').
Spanish: excepto - salvo - menosPortuguese (BR): exceto - salvoPortuguese (PT): exceto - salvoChinese (Simplified): 除了 - 除外Chinese (Traditional): 除了 - 除外Hindi: को छोड़कर - सिवायArabic: إلا - باستثناءBengali: ছাড়া - বাদ দিয়েRussian: кромеJapanese: 以外Vietnamese: ngoại trừKorean: 제외하고Turkish: hariçUrdu: کے سوا - ما سوائےIndonesian: kecuali
Example Sentences
Everyone except John was at the party.
basic
I like every color except yellow.
basic
No one answered the phone except me.
basic
I'd love to go out, except I'm feeling a bit sick.
natural
All the stores are closed on Sundays except the bakery.
natural
He eats everything except seafood.
natural