except

Universal Words preposition, conjunction, verb preposition (also except for) used before you mention the only thing or person about which a statement is not true SYNAPARTFROM: We work every day except Sunday. * They all came except Matt. * I had nothing on except for my socks. -< BESIDES conjunction ~ (that...) used before you mention sth that makes a statement not completely true SYNAPARTFROMTHEFACTTHAT: I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money. * Our dresses were the same except mine was red. verb [VN] [usuallypassive] sb/sth (from sth) (written) to not include sb/sth: Children under five are excepted from the survey. * The sanctions ban the sale of any products excepting medical supplies and food. * Tours are arranged all year round (January excepted). IDIOMS see PRESENTadj.