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Excepting - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Excepting is a preposition meaning excluding or not including. It is used to specify something that is left out from a general statement, similar to except. Example: Everyone attended, excepting John.

excepting

/ɪkˈsɛptɪŋ/ /ɪkˈsɛptɪŋ/

Definition:

Not including, excluding something or someone from a general statement.

Synonyms:

excluding, omitting, barring

Part of Speech:

preposition, conjunction

Antonyms:

including, encompassing

Common Collocations:

excepting none, excepting certain cases, excepting the fact

Derivatives:

except, exception, exceptional

Usage Tips:

Use "excepting" to introduce an exclusion; often followed by "for" or "that."

Common Phrases:

all excepting one, not excepting anyone, save and excepting

Etymology:

From Latin "exceptus," past participle of "excipere," meaning "to take out."

Examples:

  • 1. Everyone attended the meeting excepting John.
  • 2. The rules apply to all students excepting those with special permissions.
  • 3. She likes all fruits excepting bananas.
  • 4. The park is open daily excepting Mondays.

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