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

Highs are excepted to climb to 79 degrees on Wednesday, 84 on Thursday, 88 on Friday and Saturday and 89 on Sunday, before dipping to 88 on Monday, according to the forecast. — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026

The chance of precipitation is 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, excepting the higher amounts possible during thunderstorms. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2026

Phrases Containing except

• except for