Cool MateMeaning of Except
used before you mention the only thing or person about which a statement is not true
In simple words: not including; other than
Except in a sentence
- We work every day except Sunday.
- They all came except Matt.
- I had nothing on except for my socks.
How to use Except
Use 'except' when you want to show that something is not included in a group or category. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid using it in overly casual settings, where simpler language may be preferred.
Grammar pattern
except + object
Memory hint
Think of 'except' as 'exclude' — both keep things out!
Related words
Collocations with Except
- except for
- everyone except
- except that
Synonyms for Except
- apart from
Common mistakes with Except
- Confused with 'accept' — remember 'accept' means to receive something.
- Using 'except' in a context where 'but' or 'excluding' is more appropriate.
- Incorrectly placing 'except' at the beginning of a sentence without clarity.
Except appears in
Except in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
باستثناء
لا يشمل؛ بخلاف
- Bengaliবাংলা
ব্যতীত, ছাড়া
বাদ দিয়ে; ছাড়া
- GermanDeutsch
Außer, Bis auf
nicht einschließend; außer
- SpanishEspañol
Excepto
sin incluir; aparte de
- Persianفارسی
به جز
به جز؛ غیر از
- FrenchFrançais
Sauf, Excepté
sans inclure ; autre que
- Hindiहिन्दी
सिवाय
शामिल नहीं; के अलावा
- ItalianItaliano
Tranne
escluso; a parte
- PortuguesePortuguês
Exceto
não incluindo; a não ser
- RussianРусский
Кроме, кроме как, за исключением
не включая; кроме
- Urduاردو
سوائے
شامل نہیں؛ کے علاوہ
- Chinese中文
除了
不包括；其他
More words like Except
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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Frequently asked questions about Except
What does Except mean?
not including; other than
What is the definition of Except?
used before you mention the only thing or person about which a statement is not true
How do you use Except in a sentence?
We work every day except Sunday.
Can you give another example of Except?
They all came except Matt.
What are synonyms for Except?
Common alternatives include apart from.
What is the opposite of Except?
Opposite meanings include include, accept.
What words go with Except?
It commonly pairs with except for, everyone except, except that.
What are common mistakes when using Except?
Confused with 'accept' — remember 'accept' means to receive something. Using 'except' in a context where 'but' or 'excluding' is more appropriate. Incorrectly placing 'except' at the beginning of a sentence without clarity.
How do you pronounce Except?
US: /["/ɪkˈsept/"]/, UK: /["/ɪkˈsept/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Except?
Use 'except' when you want to show that something is not included in a group or category. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid using it in overly casual settings, where simpler language may be preferred.
What CEFR level is Except?
"Except" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.