Except meaning in English: In this article, the meaning of the word ‘Except’ is explained in easy English with examples, along with its synonyms and antonyms.
‘Except’ pronunciation= ik-sept, ek-sept
Except meaning in English
When we mention something that is not included in the statement, we use ‘Except’.
1. With the exclusion of
2. With the exception of
| Except- English meaning |
| excluding |
| to the exclusion of |
| besides |
| barring |
| so long as |
| omit |
| drop out |
| in addition to this |
| protest |
The past tense of the word ‘Except’ is ‘Excepted’ and the present participle or gerund is ‘Excepting’.
The word ‘Except’ acts as a Preposition, Verb, and Conjunction.
Except preposition
With the exception of
Not including
Other than
Example:
▪ I was dressed except for my coat.
▪ There was nothing in the cupboard except apple juice.
▪ The barbershop is open every day except Wednesday.
▪ They all came, except Santosh.
Except verb
To exclude
Specify as excluded from a category.
Example:
▪ To except to a witness or his testimony.
▪ All students’ names are on the list except Suresh.
Except conjunction
‘Except’ is used before a statement that states an exceptional condition.
Example:
▪ I didn’t tell her anything, except that I divorced Mary.
▪ I love all types of fruit except guava.
▪ I love coffee except for tea.
▪ Everybody passed the exam except Roshani.
▪ I go to the gym every day except Friday.
‘Except’ other meanings
my contact except= Besides my contact
except me= Besides me
all except= All barring, all besides
all except one= All besides one
except one= Besides one
except one thing= Besides one thing
except one person= Besides one person
‘Except’ Synonyms-antonyms
The synonyms of the word ‘Except’ are as follows.
| Excluding |
| Not including |
| Other than |
| Exclusive of |
| Not counting |
| Besides |
| Barring |
| Leaving out |
| Omitting |
The antonyms of the word ‘Except’ are as follows.
| Including |
| Inclusive |
| Together with |
| Accompanied |