excepting
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪkˈsɛptɪŋ/
KK: /ɪkˈsɛptɪŋ/
conjunction
Definition
Not including; other than.
Example
Everyone was invited to the party, excepting John who had other plans.
Conversation
Are you going to the party this weekend?
I'll be there, excepting maybe the first hour.
Oh, why's that?
I have to finish some work, but I’ll join as soon as I can.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
excluding
but
save
Antonyms
including
embracing
counting
preposition
Definition
Used to indicate that something is not included in a statement or situation.
Example
Everyone was invited to the party, excepting John who had other plans.
Conversation
Are you coming to the picnic this weekend?
I’ll be there, excepting the morning when I have to work.
Oh, that’s too bad!
Root Explanation
Excepting → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or from) and "capere" (meaning to take). The word "excepting" means taking out or excluding something from a group or consideration.
Memory Tip
Think of 'taking out' ('ex-') something from a group ('capere') — that's why excepting means to exclude.
Visually Confused Words
unexcepting
exciting
exacting
unexempting