How Do You Spell EXCEPT?

Pronunciation: [ɛksˈɛpt] (IPA)

The word "except" is spelled with the letters E-X-C-E-P-T. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is represented as /ɪkˈsɛpt/. The first sound, /ɪ/, is the short "ih" sound as in "hit". The second sound, /k/, is the hard "k" sound as in "cat". The third sound, /s/, is the "ss" sound as in "miss". The fourth sound, /ɛ/, is the short "eh" sound as in "pet". The final sound, /pt/, is the combination of the "p" and "t" sounds as in "kept".

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EXCEPT Meaning and Definition

  1. Except is a versatile term that functions both as a preposition and a conjunction. As a preposition, except denotes exclusion or exclusionary relationships. It signifies the exclusion of something or someone from a particular group, category, or action. For instance, if a statement states, "Everyone attended the meeting except John," it implies that all individuals attended the meeting except for John who did not.

    Furthermore, except can function as a conjunction to introduce a subordinate clause or phrase that presents an exception to the preceding statement. In this usage, it implies a condition that does not conform to the general or expected situation. For example, in the sentence, "I would have gone to the party, except I fell ill," the conjunction except shows an unexpected circumstance that prevented the speaker from attending the party.

    Moreover, except can also function as a verb, meaning to exclude or leave out something or somebody from a group or action. For instance, "Please except my brother from this list" conveys the meaning of excluding the brother from the specified list.

    Overall, except serves to denote exclusion, introduce exceptions, or express conditions that deviate from the norm when used as a preposition, conjunction, or verb, respectively. It plays a crucial role in clarifying omissions, deviations, or specific exclusions within various textual and conversational contexts.

  2. • Unless; without.
    • To pass over; to take or leave out of any specified number; to object; to exclude.
    • Exclusive of; not including.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of EXCEPT

The word "except" originated from the Latin word "exceptus", which is the past participle of "excipere". "Excipere" is a compound word, combining "ex" meaning "out" or "from" and "capere" meaning "to take". Therefore, "excipere" can be translated as "to take out" or "to take from". From Latin, the word entered Old French as "excepter" and then evolved into Middle English as "excepten" before finally becoming "except" in modern English.

Idioms with the word EXCEPT

  • except that The idiom "except that" is used to introduce a contrasting or opposing point or condition in a statement. It is typically used to highlight a difference or exception to a previous statement or situation.
  • except for one thing The idiom "except for one thing" means that everything is almost perfect or in order, except for a specific issue or particular aspect that is not satisfactory or does not meet the desired standard. It is used to draw attention to a single flaw or exception in an otherwise favorable situation or statement.
  • except for The idiom "except for" means excluding or not including a specific thing or person in a group or list. It is used to highlight something that does not fit into a particular category or situation.
  • except for (someone or something) The idiom "except for (someone or something)" means excluding or excluding the particular person or thing mentioned. It indicates that everything or everyone else is included, but that specific individual or element is not included or considered.
  • everything but/except the kitchen sink The idiom "everything but/except the kitchen sink" is used to describe a situation where an excessive or overwhelming amount of things are included or involved, leaving out almost nothing. It implies the inclusion of every possible item or idea, and often conveys the idea of excessive clutter or chaos.
  • There is a remedy for everything except death. The idiom "There is a remedy for everything except death" means that virtually every problem or challenge in life has a solution or a way to be rectified, except for the inevitability of death. It acknowledges the limited power of human beings to overcome mortality and implies that no matter how difficult or unsolvable a particular situation may seem, it can ultimately be resolved or improved.

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Conjugate verb Except

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have excepted
you would have excepted
he/she/it would have excepted
we would have excepted
they would have excepted
I would have except
you would have except
he/she/it would have except
we would have except
they would have except

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been excepting
you would have been excepting
he/she/it would have been excepting
we would have been excepting
they would have been excepting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would except
you would except
he/she/it would except
we would except
they would except

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be excepting
you would be excepting
he/she/it would be excepting
we would be excepting
they would be excepting

FUTURE

I will except
you will except
he/she/it will except
we will except
they will except

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be excepting
you will be excepting
he/she/it will be excepting
we will be excepting
they will be excepting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have excepted
you will have excepted
he/she/it will have excepted
we will have excepted
they will have excepted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been excepting
you will have been excepting
he/she/it will have been excepting
we will have been excepting
they will have been excepting

IMPERATIVE

you except
we let´s except

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to except

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was excepting
you were excepting
he/she/it was excepting
we were excepting
they were excepting

PAST PARTICIPLE

excepted

PAST PERFECT

I had excepted
you had excepted
he/she/it had excepted
we had excepted
they had excepted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been excepting
you had been excepting
he/she/it had been excepting
we had been excepting
they had been excepting

PRESENT

I except
you except
he/she/it excepts
we except
they except

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am excepting
you are excepting
he/she/it is excepting
we are excepting
they are excepting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

excepting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have excepted
you have excepted
he/she/it has excepted
we have excepted
they have excepted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been excepting
you have been excepting
he/she/it has been excepting
we have been excepting
they have been excepting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it except

SIMPLE PAST

I excepted
you excepted
he/she/it excepted
we excepted
they excepted

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