Antonyms for except

Grammar : Prep, verb

Spell : ik-sept

Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈsɛpt

Definition of except

Origin : late 14c., "to receive," from Middle French excepter (12c.), from Latin exceptus, past participle of excipere "take out," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + capere "to take" (see capable). Meaning "to leave out" is from 1510s. Related: Excepted; excepting. Adjectival function led to use as a preposition, conjunction (late 14c.).

prep other than
verb leave out

Example sentences :

I have no evidence, except your word, that any such letter has been received.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

There was none to speak of left now except in Africa; and they were pessimistic about Africa.
Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson

She says very little in the way of thanks, except to the Giver of all good.
Extract from : « Harriet, The Moses of Her People » by Sarah H. Bradford

Except for a very few words we do not know what sort of tongue it was.
Extract from : « Ancient Man » by Hendrik Willem van Loon

You know I do not care about money, except just to buy my clothes and things.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Kindle the light of the light-house, and it has nothing to do, except to shine.
Extract from : « Malbone » by Thomas Wentworth Higginson

Therefore, Miss Pert, none of your pathetics, except in the right place.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

But the men drank it in—all except Henry, silent in his corner.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Every one thinks it best that I should go to you, except my brother.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

What followed Andrew could not hear, except an occasional roar from Rankin.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

Synonyms for except

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