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except1 conjunction, prepositionexcept2 verb exceptex‧cept1 /ɪkˈsept/ ●●● S2 W2 conjunction, preposition   - a computer that can do everything except talk
- Celia looks just like her sister, except that her sister has shorter hair.
- It's similar to Paris, except the people look a lot poorer.
► except used when saying that a statement does not include a particular person or thing. At the beginning of a sentence, you must use except for, not just except, before a noun: · The office is open every day except Sundays.· Except for a man walking his dog, the park was empty.· Most of the critics liked the play, except for one critic on the ‘Los Angeles Times’.· Except for a few years in the early sixties and seventies, inflation has been a continuing feature of American life since World War II.· The area looks very much like the state of Iowa, except that it is surrounded by beautiful snow-covered mountains.· Except in an emergency, these doors must remain closed. ► apart from/aside from used when mentioning one or two things that do not fit the main thing that you are saying: · Aside from one or two minor errors, this is an excellent piece of research.· The films were all made in Hollywood, apart from one, which was made in the UK.· The weather was not very good in the first week. Apart from that, it was a good holiday. ► excluding/not including used when saying that something, especially a total number or amount, does not include a particular thing or person. Excluding is more formal than not including: · The software costs $49.95, not including tax.· Excluding students, the total number of unemployed rose from 2 million to 2.3 million. ► with the exception of formal except for one particular person or thing: · Denmark has more wind turbines than any other place in the world, with the exception of California.· With the exception of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. ► but used especially after words such as nothing, all, any, anyone, everything or everyone when saying that something is the only thing, or someone is the only person: · There is nothing but trees, for mile after mile.· The garment covers everything but the eyes.· All but a few of her family died of the disease. ► save formal used for mentioning the only person or thing which is not included in what you are saying: · Every man she had ever loved, save her father, was now dead. not including someone or something► except/except for not including the person or thing that you mention. At the beginning of a sentence, always use except for , not just except: · Everyone's going except Donald.· The house was silent except for a clock chiming in the living room.· Except for a small part in an obscure movie years ago, Depardieu had never before acted in an English-language picture. ► except use this when you have made a statement that is true, but then you want to introduce a fact that does not match what you have said: except (that): · Celia looks just like her sister, except that her sister has shorter hair.· It's similar to Paris, except the people look a lot poorer.except do something (=that is the only thing it cannot do): · a computer that can do everything except talk ► apart from also aside from American use this when you mention one or two things that do not fit the main thing that you are saying: · This is an excellent piece of work, apart from a couple of spelling mistakes.· Aside from its mineral resources, Mongolia's major assets are its 25.5 million livestock.apart from doing something: · Apart from going swimming occasionally, I don't get much exercise. ► but use this especially after the words any, none, nothing, all, anyone, or everyone to show that you mean everything except the thing, person etc you are mentioning: · I can come and see you any day but Tuesday.· There was nothing left but a few dried up sandwiches.· Anyone but Tommy would have realized I was trying to apologize. ► other than use this in a negative sentence to show that the thing, person etc that you mention is the only person or thing that is not included in your statement: · Other than at football matches, people sing less than they used to.other than to do something: · Sam refused to discuss the argument, other than to say that Diane had called him 'gutless'.other than that: · You should get a little stiffness, but other than that, there should be no side effects. ► with the exception of formal not including one thing, person, or group - use this when saying something about the whole of a group: · The whole school, with the exception of the youngest class, had to attend the ceremony.with the possible exception of (=but possibly not that person or thing): · I think they should all pass the test, with the possible exception of Fauzi. ► bar use this to introduce the only thing, person, or group about which your statement is not true: · I get hardly any mail, bar the occasional postcard from my mother.· He died with no possessions bar a small piece of land in Ireland. ► but for use this to introduce the only thing that makes a description of something not completely true - used especially in writing: · There was complete silence but for the occasional sound of distant traffic. someone or something that is not included► exception someone or something that is not included in a general statement, or does not do what most others in the same situation do: · Most of the students did well, though there were one or two exceptions.notable exception (=one that is very famous or special): · Women do not usually get to the top in politics, but there have been a few notable exceptions.major/minor exception (=an important/not very important one): · With a few minor exceptions, the legal system in the two countries is very similar.exception to the rule: · Most couples who break up seem to find it hard to remain friends. Kim and Gerry are exceptions to that rule. busy► but use this to join two words or phrases when the second one has the opposite meaning to the first one, or when the second one is surprising after the first one, or when one is negative and one is positive: · I called but there was no one there.· He's short and not really handsome, but women still find him attractive.· They struggled in the first half, but still won 98-82.· She tried to read the message, but couldn't.· Tom's grandfather is over 80, but he still plays golf.· "Gone with the Wind' was a great movie, but it was a little long.· In the US it is normal for the police to carry guns, but not in Britain. ► however/nevertheless/nonetheless formal use this when saying something that is surprising after what you have just said, or that is very different from it: · It was a terrible accident. Nevertheless, air travel is still the safest form of transport.· December saw a more than average rainfall; however, the possibility of a drought is still strong.· War is never welcome, nonetheless, I believe that we must defend our country.but nevertheless/nonetheless: · The leaves aren't particularly dangerous, but nevertheless they are not something you'd want your child or pet to eat. ► on the other hand use this at the beginning of a sentence when you have just mentioned one side of an argument or situation and you are going to mention the opposite side: · Nuclear power is relatively cheap. On the other hand, you could argue that it's not safe.· The hamburger was tough and overcooked. The fries, on the other hand, were terrific, and well worth the money.but on the other hand: · You want to help your kids as much as you can, but on the other hand, you've got to be careful to help them learn on their own. ► still/all the same/then again also mind you British spoken use this when you have just said one thing and you now want to say something very different about it, for example when you give an advantage and then a disadvantage: · Teaching is an interesting job. Then again, it can be very stressful too.· This trip is going to be very expensive. Still, we don't go away very often.· I'd love to travel around the world. Mind you, I wouldn't want to go on my own.· My parents are happy to lend me the money. All the same, I do feel guilty about it. ► yet formal use this to introduce a fact that seems surprising after what you have just said: · The sun was shining, yet it was quite cold.· Last summer there was a drought, yet some people were still watering their lawns every day. ► whereas/while written use this to say that although something is true of one person, thing, or situation, it is not true of another: · Some house plants thrive if placed near a window with plenty of sunlight while others prefer to be in a more shaded spot.· American cars are generally too large for the Japanese market, whereas Japanese cars are popular in the US. ► though/although use this to introduce a fact or opinion that makes what you have just said less strong or definite: · Dan's been very ill, although he's better now.· I don't really like classical music, though I did enjoy that Pavarotti concert.· They're a very nice couple, although I very seldom see them these days. ► though use this at the end of a sentence to add a fact or opinion that makes what you have just said seem less important , or to add a different fact or opinion: · I think she's Swiss. I'm not sure, though.· George did say one nice thing, though. ► even so use this to say that something is true in spite of the fact that you have just mentioned: · Try to run on a soft surface, such as grass. Even so, you may start having knee problems.but even so: · She had only seen Matthew Godden once before, but even so she recognized him instantly.· The fines for speeding are large, but even so, they are not always a deterrent. ► only/except spoken use this for introducing the reason why something is not possible: · I'd like to come and live here, only it's too expensive.· I would have asked them to stay with us, except we don't have enough room. ► present company excepted- All men are selfish pigs - present company excepted.
1used to introduce the only person, thing, action, fact, or situation about which a statement is not true:  The office is open every day except Sundays. You can have any of the cakes except this one.except for Everyone went except for Scott and Dan. She felt fine except for being a little tired.except (that) Clarissa could think of nothing to say except that she was so sorry.except in/by/to etc Staff are not permitted to make personal phone calls except in an emergency.except when/where/if Benson kept the studio locked except when he was working there.except do something She had nothing to do except spend money.except to do something He wouldn’t talk about work, except to say that he was busy.2used to give the reason why something was not done or did not happenexcept (that) Liz would have run, except that she didn’t want to appear to be in a hurry.3spoken used to mention a fact that makes what you have just said seem less trueexcept (that) I have earrings just like those, except they’re blue. A date book would make a great gift, except that a lot of people already have one.GRAMMAR: Patterns with except• You use except before a noun: · The shop is open every day except Sunday.· She invited everyone except Tom.• You can also say except for someone or something: · The shop is open every day except for Sunday.· She invited everyone except for Tom. ✗Don’t say: except of• You say except (that): · The twins look very similar, except one is taller than the other. That is often omitted in spoken English.• You say except when/where/if: · I cycle to work, except when it rains.· You have to attend, except if you’re ill.When/where/if are not omitted. ✗Don’t say: I cycle to work, except it rains. | You have to attend, except you’re ill.THESAURUSexcept used when saying that a statement does not include a particular person or thing. At the beginning of a sentence, you must use except for, not just except, before a noun: · The office is open every day except Sundays.· Except for a man walking his dog, the park was empty.· Most of the critics liked the play, except for one critic on the ‘Los Angeles Times’.· Except for a few years in the early sixties and seventies, inflation has been a continuing feature of American life since World War II.· The area looks very much like the state of Iowa, except that it is surrounded by beautiful snow-covered mountains.· Except in an emergency, these doors must remain closed.apart from/aside from used when mentioning one or two things that do not fit the main thing that you are saying: · Aside from one or two minor errors, this is an excellent piece of research.· The films were all made in Hollywood, apart from one, which was made in the UK.· The weather was not very good in the first week. Apart from that, it was a good holiday.excluding/not including used when saying that something, especially a total number or amount, does not include a particular thing or person. Excluding is more formal than not including: · The software costs $49.95, not including tax.· Excluding students, the total number of unemployed rose from 2 million to 2.3 million.with the exception of formal except for one particular person or thing: · Denmark has more wind turbines than any other place in the world, with the exception of California.· With the exception of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women.but used especially after words such as nothing, all, any, anyone, everything or everyone when saying that something is the only thing, or someone is the only person: · There is nothing but trees, for mile after mile.· The garment covers everything but the eyes.· All but a few of her family died of the disease.save formal used for mentioning the only person or thing which is not included in what you are saying: · Every man she had ever loved, save her father, was now dead.except1 conjunction, prepositionexcept2 verb exceptexcept2 verb [transitive] VERB TABLEexcept |
| Present | I, you, we, they | except | | he, she, it | excepts | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | excepted | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have excepted | | he, she, it | has excepted | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had excepted | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will except | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have excepted |
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| Present | I | am excepting | | he, she, it | is excepting | | you, we, they | are excepting | | Past | I, he, she, it | was excepting | | you, we, they | were excepting | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been excepting | | he, she, it | has been excepting | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been excepting | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be excepting | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been excepting |
- But substitute Nick Barmby's late shot against the bar excepted, few could think of any.
- Churchill simply disliked working through committees, the Defence Committee excepted.
- The Act of 1868 does not except from that jurisdiction any cases but appeals from circuit courts under the Act of 1867.
- These processes, excepting that of population growth, are largely unexplored.
► present company excepted- All men are selfish pigs - present company excepted.
formal to not include somethingexcept something from something High technology equipment would be excepted from any trade agreement. |