preposition
excepting
ihk-SEHP-tihng
Excepting (preposition) means With the exception of; not including. Example: “All the shops were closed, excepting the small corner store.”
preposition
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With the exception of; not including.
"Nothing was to be sacrosanct or sacred, excepting reason itself."
"We've all done it, not excepting Borja."
"All the shops were closed, excepting the small corner store."
How to use excepting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA slightly formal way of saying "except for."
When to use it
More formal/literary than plain "except."
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What does “excepting” mean?
The word “excepting” means with the exception of; not including. In plain terms, a slightly formal way of saying "except for.".
How do you pronounce “excepting”?
“Excepting” is pronounced ihk-SEHP-tihng (/ɪkˈsɛptɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “excepting” in a sentence?
Here is “excepting” used in a sentence: “All the shops were closed, excepting the small corner store.”
What part of speech is “excepting”?
“Excepting” is a preposition.
