praeter — meaning in English

English meaning

• besides prep In addition to; apart from.
• except preposition Used to introduce something left out of a general statement.
• past noun The period of time before the present.

Senses

praeter is used for these senses in English:

• besides (conjunctive) Used to emphasize an additional point, especially an important or stronger reason; moreover; furthermore.
• except Used to introduce an exception or qualification to something previously stated.
• past In a direction that passes.

besides — full definition

1. prep In addition to; apart from.
2. adv Used to add an extra, often more persuasive, reason or point.

except — full definition

1. preposition Used to introduce something left out of a general statement.
2. conjunction Used to introduce an exception or a reason something didn't happen.
3. verb To leave something out or mark it as an exception (a more formal, less common usage).

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