exceto — meaning in English
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English meaning
- barring prep Unless something happens; except for.
- besides prep In addition to; apart from.
- but conjunction Used to introduce a contrast or exception to what was just said.
- except preposition Used to introduce something left out of a general statement.
- less adj Smaller in amount, degree, or quantity; not as much.
- only adj Being the single one of its kind; sole.
Senses
exceto is used for these senses in English:
- apart from Except for; besides, (postposition) apart.
- besides Other than; except for; instead of.
- but Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, (archaic) with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
- but (obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
- except Used to introduce an exception or qualification to something previously stated.
- less Minus; not including
- only But, except; but in fact.
besides — full definition
- prep In addition to; apart from.
- adv Used to add an extra, often more persuasive, reason or point.