except

/ɪkˈsɛpt/ preposition A2 Neutral

Daily Life

Meaning

Not including; other than.

💡 Use "except" to show something is not included.

Example Sentences

Everyone is here except my brother .

I like all fruits except bananas .

Word in Context

I go to the small market every Saturday . I buy apples , oranges , and grapes , except bananas because I do not like them . The man puts the fruit in a paper bag . I walk home and make a fruit salad .

Common Phrases

except for except that

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