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Meaning of except
The primary meaning of the word "except" is to exclude or leave out something or someone from a general statement or group.
Etymology of except
The word "except" originates from the Latin words "ex" meaning "out" and "capere" meaning "to take"
It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to indicate exclusion or exception
Synonyms
excluding
barring
omitting
leaving out
save
apart from
besides
excepting
sparing
omit
exclude
leave out
rule out
dismiss
reject
refuse
decline
repudiate
renounce
waive
forgo
relinquish
abdicate
rescind
revoke
nullify
negate
cancel
exclude
preclude
prohibit
ban
bar
debar
disallow
disqualify
eliminate
excise
expel
eject
oust
remove
extract
Definitions
- Introducing a clause that contrasts with what has been stated or implied
- * Excluding someone or something from a general statement or group
- * Not including, leaving out, or omitting someone or something
Usage Examples
- I like all vegetables except Brussels sprouts
- * The store is open every day except Sunday
- * She has traveled to every country in Europe except Albania
Antonyms
including
comprising
containing
embracing
encompassing
covering
spanning
sweeping
taking in
admitting
allowing
permitting
tolerating
accepting
approving
endorsing
sanctioning
authorizing
legitimizing
ratifying
confirming
validating
verifying
affirming
asserting
claiming
declaring