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Synonyms for except

Grammar : Prep, verb
Spell : ik-sept
Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈsɛpt

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Définition 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

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