Simple meaning
What does Except mean?
Except means not including.
Dictionary definition
Except means not including; leaving out one thing.
Example sentences
Except in a sentence
easy
In class, we learned what except means.
medium
The teacher used except in a sentence so we could see its exact meaning.
hard
During writing practice, choosing except instead of a confusing look-alike made the sentence clearer.
Synonyms
Words like Except
excludingClose in meaning; check context for exact use.
other thanClose in meaning; check context for exact use.
apart fromClose in meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
includingHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
withHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Except word family
Base word
except
preposition
except
Base form.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does except mean?
Except means except means not including.
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