except

A2
Pronunciation
/ɪkˈsɛpt/
/ɛkˈsɛpt/
Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

To exclude; to specify as being an exception.

2 Definition

To take exception, to object (to or against).

Example Sentences
  • to except to a witness or his testimony
Conjunction
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

With the exception (that); used to introduce a clause, phrase or adverb forming an exception or qualification to something previously stated.

Example Sentences
  • I never made fun of her except teasingly.
2 Definition

Unless; used to introduce a hypothetical case in which an exception may exist.

Preposition
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

With the exception of; but.

Synonyms
apart from except for outtake with the exception of
Example Sentences
  • There was nothing in the cupboard except a tin of beans.