Except Definition & Meaning

except
verb
  1. take exception to; "he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday"
  2. 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:

  • "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

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.

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