except

unless

conjunction. upon any less condition than

Word Origin & History

late 14c., "to receive," from Middle French excepter (12c.), from Latin exceptus, past participle of excipere "take out," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + capere "to take" (see capable). Meaning "to leave out" is from 1510s. Related: Excepted; excepting. Adjectival function led to use as a preposition, conjunction (late 14c.).

Example Sentences for except

I have no evidence, except your word, that any such letter has been received.

There was none to speak of left now except in Africa; and they were pessimistic about Africa.

She says very little in the way of thanks, except to the Giver of all good.

Except for a very few words we do not know what sort of tongue it was.

You know I do not care about money, except just to buy my clothes and things.

Kindle the light of the light-house, and it has nothing to do, except to shine.

Therefore, Miss Pert, none of your pathetics, except in the right place.

But the men drank it in—all except Henry, silent in his corner.

Every one thinks it best that I should go to you, except my brother.

What followed Andrew could not hear, except an occasional roar from Rankin.

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