except
Translation
except, apart from, but
Examples
Everyone came except for Tom.
Everyone came except for Tom.
The store is open every day except Sunday.
The shop is open every day except Sunday.
I like all fruits except bananas.
I like all fruits except bananas.
Grammar Patterns
except ((for)) ((sb./sth.)) not including (sb./sth.) Everyone came except for Tom.
except ((that...)) used before saying the only thing that prevents sth. from being true I would go, except that I'm busy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: but, apart from, other than
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'capere' meaning 'to take'. Literally, 'to take out'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a group of items, and you 'take out' one. That one is the exception.