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except for
preposition
1
: with the exception of
everyone was gone except for me
2
: were it not for
except for you I would be dead
Synonyms
Examples of except for in a Sentence
except for newscasts, I hardly watch any television at all
Recent Examples on the Web
It’s largely been the same way with the players, except for receiver Lamb who is boycotting the offseason program and this week’s minicamp in a contract dispute.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2024
Well, except for you, and a few people online, no one’s really suggesting them, and their people haven’t leaked anything to change that.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
For even more drama, the designer added a pair of black oversize sunglasses, her only accessory except for a simple black watch.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
The rate cut was unanimous, except for one governor, according to Lagarde.
—Rachel Ventresca, Fortune Europe, 6 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of except for was
in the 15th century
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“Except for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/except%20for. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
Kids Definition
except for
preposition
: with the exception of : but for
all A's except for a B in Latin
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