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except
A2 not including a particular fact, thing or person
Dictionary examples:
My phone works perfectly except when I need it most. (0.0)
I can speak all languages except the one I need. (0.0)
I remember everything except where I put my glasses. (0.0)
Everyone was there except for Sally. (17.4)
The museum is open daily except Mondays. (19.7)
It's cool and quiet everywhere except in the kitchen. (23.7)
except that
B1 used to give a reason why something is not possible or true
Dictionary examples:
I'd love to be a weather forecaster, except that I can't even predict yesterday's weather. (0.0)
I'd be a great singer, except that my voice scares cats away. (0.0)
I'd be a great superhero, except that I'm afraid of heights and spandex. (0.0)
I want to go, except that I'm tired. (31.3)
She would have passed the exam, except that she was ill on the day. (45.4)