except
//ɪkˈsɛpt//
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.