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Except Definition & Meaning

1. Except means to exclude or leave out someone or something from a group or action.

Example: Everyone is going to the party except for john.

2. Except can also mean to indicate an exception or limitation to a statement or rule.

Example: The store is open every day except for sundays.

3. Except can be used as a conjunction to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts a previous statement.

Example: I love all fruits except for bananas.

4. Except can mean to object or express disagreement.

Example: I can't accept your proposal, except for a few minor changes.

5. Except can be used as a preposition to mean excluding or apart from.

Example: All the students, except for the ones who failed the test, will move on to the next level.

Examples of the word except used in sentences.

  • I usually take the train to work except when it's raining because I prefer to drive.
  • I eat almost all kinds of fruits except for durian.
  • I like watching movies except horror movies because they scare me.
  • I can speak English fluently except when I'm nervous or stressed.
  • They invited everyone to the party except for me because I wasn't their friend.
  • I am excited for the trip except for the long flight.
  • I like all fruits except for bananas.
  • I have visited every continent except for Antarctica.
  • Except for the rain, it's a beautiful day outside.
  • Everyone came to the party except for Maria.
  • The exam was easy, except for the last question which was tricky.
  • I love all kinds of fruits, except for durian.
  • I always wear black clothes, except when I go to the beach.
  • The restaurant was really good, except for the service which was slow.
  • The movie was entertaining, except for the ending which was disappointing.
  • I'm not a fan of horror movies, except when they're based on actual events.
  • My brother can fix almost anything, except for the old lawnmower that's been sitting in the garage for years.
  • I've tried every diet out there, except for the one that requires eating nothing but vegetables.
  • I love going out with friends, except when they decide to go to noisy clubs.
  • The weather is perfect for a picnic, except for the occasional gusts of wind.
  • I try to eat healthily every day, except when it comes to chocolate.
  • Except for his poor attendance, Tom is an excellent student.
  • I would have had a perfect day at the beach except for the sudden thunderstorm.
  • Everybody passed the test except for John, who failed miserably.
  • The team played a great game except for their goalkeeper, who made some costly mistakes.
  • Everyone in the group was invited to the party, except for John who was left out for unknown reasons.
  • The vegetables were fresh and crisp, except for the tomatoes which were slightly overripe and squishy.
  • She was a skilled athlete, except for her weak serve which she had been working hard to improve.
  • The hotel had all the amenities we needed, except for a reliable Wi-Fi connection which was frustrating for business travelers like us.
  • The meeting went smoothly, except for a few minor misunderstandings that were quickly resolved.
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