Except ( conjunction , preposition , verb )

(As a conjunction)

Except ( conjunction )

1. Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
2. Used to indicate that something is not included within the scope of something else.
3. Used to indicate a restriction on something already said or admitted.
4. Used to introduce a statement that forms an exception to one just made.
5. Used to introduce a subordinate clause that qualifies a statement made in the main clause.

Origin:

From middle english 'excepten', from old french 'excepter', from latin 'excipere' (to take out, to except), from 'ex-' (out) + 'capere' (to take).

Examples:

1. I like all fruits except oranges.
2. We can do anything except going to the concert.
3. I love all animals, except snakes.
4. We have all the equipment we need, except for a ladder.
5. You can use any material, except for glass.

(As a preposition)

Except ( preposition )

1. Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
2. Used to indicate that something is not included within the scope of something else.
3. Used to indicate a restriction on something already said or admitted.
4. Used to introduce a statement that forms an exception to one just made.
5. Used to introduce a subordinate clause that qualifies a statement made in the main clause.

Origin:

From middle english 'excepten', from old french 'excepter', from latin 'excipere' (to take out, to except), from 'ex-' (out) + 'capere' (to take).

Examples:

1. I like all fruits except oranges.
2. We can do anything except going to the concert.
3. I love all animals, except snakes.
4. We have all the equipment we need, except for a ladder.
5. You can use any material, except for glass.

(As a verb)

Except ( verb )

1. Used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
2. Used to indicate that something is not included within the scope of something else.
3. Used to indicate a restriction on something already said or admitted.
4. Used to introduce a statement that forms an exception to one just made.
5. Used to introduce a subordinate clause that qualifies a statement made in the main clause.

Origin:

From middle english 'excepten', from old french 'excepter', from latin 'excipere' (to take out, to except), from 'ex-' (out) + 'capere' (to take).

Examples:

1. I like all fruits except oranges.
2. We can do anything except going to the concert.
3. I love all animals, except snakes.
4. We have all the equipment we need, except for a ladder.
5. You can use any material, except for glass.