Synonyms of except

except 1 of 3

preposition

ik-ˈsept 

variants also excepting

as in but

not including

the store is open daily except Sundays

Synonyms & Similar Words

• but
• besides
• beside
• excluding
• except for
• other than
• outside
• saving
• bar
• apart from
• barring
• exclusive of
• save
• outside of
• aside from

except

2 of 3

verb

1

as in to object

to present an opposing opinion or argument

I must except to your remark that there are no great novelists currently living

Synonyms & Similar Words

• object
• complain
• protest
• demur
• take exception
• take issue
• kick
• remonstrate (with)
• whine
• expostulate
• criticize
• conflict
• dare
• quibble
• cavil
• stick
• fight
• challenge
• quarrel
• debate
• dispute
• gripe
• moan
• wrangle
• bitch
• defy
• scream
• grumble
• squabble
• murmur
• withstand
• mutter
• squawk
• disobey
• beef
• grouse
• whimper
• balk
• hassle
• keen
• holler
• denounce
• nag
• whinge
• rebel
• demonstrate
• repine
• bleat
• wail
• carp
• fuss
• bellyache
• squeal
• yammer
• crab
• censure
• gag
• growl
• grizzle
• caterwaul
• grouch
• croak
• yowl
• maunder
• grump
• yawp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• accept
• approve
• agree
• follow
• comply
• observe
• obey
• conform
• sanction
• adhere
• maintain
• mind
• support
• defend
• sustain
• acquiesce
• advocate
• uphold
• accede
• assent
• commend
• applaud
• cheer
• champion

2

as in to exclude

to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

we'll have to except members who haven't paid their club dues from voting in the election

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exclude
• ban
• eliminate
• prevent
• prohibit
• bar
• rule out
• shut out
• freeze out
• debar
• count (out)
• close out
• suspend
• banish
• expel
• preclude
• close one's doors to
• exile
• obviate
• ostracize
• hinder
• deter
• impede
• block
• excommunicate
• check off
• cease
• deport
• obstruct
• ward (off)
• blackball
• stave off
• blacklist
• disregard
• throw out
• discontinue
• halt
• oust
• weed (out)
• comb (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• include
• admit
• receive
• accept
• welcome
• entertain
• embrace
• take in
• unban

except

3 of 3

conjunction

variants also excepting

as in only

if it were not for the fact that

I'd go, except it's too far

Synonyms & Similar Words

• but
• only
• yet
• saving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of except

Preposition

No one is allowed inside her home except those helping her, White's representative told Today. — Alaa Elassar, CNN, 25 May 2020

Under Supreme Court precedents related to the principles of separation of power, Congress – one branch of government – cannot remove an official in the executive branch – another branch of government – except by impeachment. — Stanley M. Brand, The Conversation, 22 May 2020

Verb

Reasonable excuses that were excepted at the old penalty level included confusion over the rules, health problems, a death in the family, and receiving incorrect advice from either the IRS or a professional advisor. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The athletes then were swift and skilled, but generally unmuscled, Wilt excepted. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026

Phrases Containing except

• except for