except
B1Frequent NGSL-1UK /ɪkˈsept/US /ɪkˈsept/
Meaning
conjunction
used before you mention something that makes a statement not completely true
“I didn't tell him anything except that I needed the money.”
preposition
used before you mention the only thing or person about which a statement is not true
“We work every day except Sunday.”
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“Except that when I popped out they decided at the last minute that they really wanted a girl.”
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“I might be tempted to envy people who can live that way, except that I do not think they have any fewer nightmares than I do.”
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“In fact, I don't think it's even traded above six, except for a couple of little spikes.”
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