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prep \ik-ˈsept\Definition of EXCEPT
: with the exclusion or exception of <daily except Sundays>
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ex·cept also ex·cept·ing \-ˈsep-tiŋ\
Examples of EXCEPT
- The stores will be open daily except Sundays.
- <the store is open daily except Sundays>
First Known Use of EXCEPT
14th century
Related to EXCEPT
Synonyms: apart from, aside from, bar, barring, beside, besides, but, except for, excluding, exclusive of, other than, outside, outside of, save, saving
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