except
gb/ɪksˈɛpt/ us/ɪksˈɛpt/
A2
Английски
~ 1100
Значения
0 значения
preposition
A2
relation
1
not including something
Used to say that a person or thing is not included in a group or idea.
Модел на употреба:
[statement] except [something/someone]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'except' with 'besides'. 'Except' means 'not including', while 'besides' means 'in addition to'.
Синоними
excluding (More formal; often used in official or academic contexts.)
Антоними
including (Indicates that something is part of the group rather than excluded.)
Колокации
except for
|everyone except
|all except
|nothing except
Теми
grammar
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Everyone except John agreed to the plan.
- The store is open every day except Sunday.
- I like all fruits except bananas.
- She answered all the questions except the last one.
Примери за учащи
- I go to school every day except Sunday.
- He likes all sports except football.
- We eat everything except fish.
- They work every day except Monday.
conjunction
B1
relation
2
but; other than
Used to say 'but' when adding something that changes or limits what was just said.
Модел на употреба:
[statement] except (that) [clause]
Честа грешка:
Learners may omit 'that' incorrectly in formal writing when using 'except that'. In speech, omitting 'that' is common and acceptable.
Синоними
but (More general contrast; 'except' specifically signals an exception.)
Антоними
and (Adds without limiting, opposite of introducing an exception.)
Колокации
except that
|except when
|except if
Теми
grammar
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- I would have gone, except I was feeling sick.
- The movie was good, except that it was too long.
- He’s fine, except when he runs too much.
- It’s ready, except we need more chairs.
Примери за учащи
- I like the food, except it is too salty.
- She is nice, except she talks a lot.
- We can go, except it may rain.
- He works hard, except on weekends.
Глагол
formal
C1
action
3
to exclude from a rule
To not include someone or something when making a rule or statement.
Модел на употреба:
to except [someone/something] from [rule/requirement]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse the verb 'except' with the preposition form; as a verb, it is rare and formal.
Синоними
exempt ('Exempt' often refers to freeing from an obligation; 'except' is more about exclusion from a category.)
Антоними
include (Means to make part of the group or rule.)
Колокации
expressly excepted
|excepted from
|specifically excepted
Теми
law
|rules
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The law does not except anyone from its penalties.
- Children are excepted from this requirement.
- This clause excepts certain items from taxation.
Примери за учащи
- The rule will not except any student.
- Children are excepted from paying the fee.
- This law excepts small businesses from tax.
Граматика
Речникова форма
except
IPA
GB/ɪksˈɛpt/
US/ɪksˈɛpt/
Срички и ударение
ex - cept (2 срички)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cept)
Форми на думата
Verb
- Base: except
- 3rd Person Singular: excepts
- Present Participle: excepting
- Past: excepted
Семейство думи
Forms
excepts
verb
excepting
verb
excepted
verb
Core family
exception
noun B1
Related words
exceptional
adjective B2
exceptionally
adverb B1
Negative and opposite forms
unexceptional
adjective C1
Изрази
all except
1/ˈɔl ɪksˈɛpt/
fixed phrase
everything but certain items/people
Means everything or everyone but not certain things or people.
Примери
- All except Tom passed the test.
- She sold all her books except two.
except for
1/ɪksˈɛpt fɚ/
fixed phrase
apart from; excluding
Used to show the only difference or thing not included.
Примери
- The trip was perfect except for the weather.
- Except for one mistake, your essay is excellent.