Except Definition & Meaning
except
- verb
- take exception to; "he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday"
- prevent from being included or considered or accepted; "The bad results were excluded from the report"; "Leave off the top piece"
"Except" in song lyrics
See how except is used in real songs:
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"Except ????"
Blaze Ya Dead Homie f/ Jamie Madrox — U Can't Hurt Me Now -
"Now everybody just left me with death to except"
Charli Baltimore f/ missjones — Have it All -
"All you want, you goin' get, except"
Dan-e-o f/ Shamon Harage, Charisma, Spidahman, Grimace Love & Red Rat — Kama Sutra
Words that rhyme with except
Usage tips for "except"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "except" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for except to find words that pair well.
Use "except" in a verse
Now that you know what "except" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does except mean?
- take exception to; "he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday" prevent from being included or considered or accepted; "The bad results were excluded from the report"; "Leave off the top piece"
- What part of speech is except?
- Except is a verb.
- How many definitions does except have?
- Except has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).