except

//ɪkˈsɛpt//
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Preposition

1

Not including; other than; excluding.

Everyone came to the party except John.

Conjunction

1

Used to introduce a statement that forms an exception to one just made; but.

I would go with you, except I have to work tomorrow.

Verb

exceptInfinitive
exceptsPresent tense
exceptedPast tense
exceptedPast participle
exceptingPresent participle
exceptsThird-person singular
1

To exclude from a group or category; to leave out.

The policy excepts children under five from the entrance fee.

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