except


Definition: Meaning of, except in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ɪkˈsɛpt;ɛkˈsɛpt /

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  1. used to introduce the only person, thing, action, fact, or situation about which a statement is not true
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  2. used to give the reason why something was not done or did not happen
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  3. spoken used to mention a fact that makes what you have just said seem less true
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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
except excepted excepted
Present Participle Third Person Singular
excepting excepts
[transitive]
  1. formal to not include something
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