Dictionary entryCEFR B1preposition

except

IPA pronunciation: /ɪkˈsept/

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Russian meaning

кроме, за исключением

English definition

Used to introduce the only thing or person that is not included in a statement.

Example

Everyone came to the party except for John.

Collocations

except for
except that
except when

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