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CEFR A2 · Prepositions
except
/ɪkˈsept/ 📚 Module 1: The World Around Me (p.313-320)
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
Except means not including someone or something, or with the exclusion of. It is used to introduce the only thing or person that is not part of a group or statement.
Synonyms
excluding
apart from
but
save for
other than
Antonyms
including
with
plus
Translations
except in your language
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عربي
باستثناء تعني عدم تضمين شخص أو شيء ما.
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اردو
سوائے کا مطلب ہے کسی شخص یا چیز کو شامل نہ کرنا۔
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हिंदी
सिवाय का मतलब है किसी व्यक्ति या वस्तु को शामिल न करना।
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中文
Except 意味着不包括某人或某事。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It means 'not counting'. It shows what is left out. Everything else is included.
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Memory TipRemember 'except' sounds like 'exit' – it's what goes out, or is not included.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Everyone went to the party except (not including) John, who was sick.
I like all fruits except (not including) bananas.
The store is open every day except (not including) Sunday.
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