except

6 definitions • 14 examples

not including; but not:

The museum is open daily except Monday(s).

The government has few options except to keep interest rates high.

It's cool and quiet everywhere except in the kitchen.

There is nothing to indicate the building's past, except the fireplace.

except for Everyone was there except for Sally.

not including; but not:

It’s cool and quiet everywhere except (for) the kitchen.

Everyone is here except Peter.

Except also means with this difference or in this case only:

The twins look exactly alike except (that) one is slightly taller.

The deserted town is silent, except when wind rustles the weeds or bangs a door.

to not include something or someone:

When I say I didn’t like the Midwest, I except Chicago.

used to mean 'not including' or 'but not':

Our offices are open Monday through Friday except on national holidays.

All money transfers, except for those between members of the same branch, will now be charged a transaction fee.

to not include someone or something:

be excepted from sth Materials used in farming are excepted from sales and use tax.

excepting sth Virtually all new restaurants in the region are smoke free, excepting those connected to a bar.