Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
except
preposition
/ɪkˈsɛpt/
Definition
To exclude or leave out.
Examples
- Everyone was invited to the party except John.
- We sell all types of fruit except bananas.
Meaning
The word ‘except’ is used to indicate that something is not included in a statement or that one thing is different from others.
Synonyms
- excluding
- but
- other than
