Synonyms for

Except

Verb / ɪˈksept / Another word for except — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Except means not including or other than.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

excluding barring save besides

Informal

but apart from other than

Literary

save for anent

Antonyms

include all entirely always universally without exception

Common collocations

  • except for
  • except when
  • except that
  • except in
  • except by
  • except on

Word family

noun exception
verb except
adjective exceptional
adverb exceptionally

Usage note

The word 'except' is often used as a preposition, but can also function as a conjunction. 'Except for' is a common phrasal preposition.

Example sentences

  1. I will eat everything on my plate except for the carrots.
  2. We can go to any store except for that one.
  3. I have everything I need except for a pencil.
  4. Everyone got an A on the test except for Lisa.
  5. I love all sports except for basketball.

Quotes

  • All things are difficult before they are easy, except for politicians.
  • I am not young enough to know everything, except for love.
  • I have nothing to declare except my genius.

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