except

ex|cept1 [ ık`sept ] function word ***

Except can be used in the following ways:

as a preposition (followed by a noun):

We haven't told anyone except Leslie's dad.

as a conjunction (followed by a clause or adverbial phrase):

I'd go and see him myself, except I don't know where he lives.

before a conjunction such as that, when, or if :

I don't know much about the man, except that he's an idiot.

in the prepositional phrase except for:

Everything was perfect except for the weather.

1. ) used for introducing the only thing, person, or fact that is not included in your main statement:

The whole team was there, except Pete, who was sick.

The store is open every day from 9:00 to 5:00, except on Sundays.

Not a sound was heard except the wind howling.

except for: She was dressed all in black except for a white lace collar.

except (that): Airline officials had nothing to tell us except that the flight had been delayed.

except when/where/what: I hardly ever get a chance to study, except when the children have gone to bed.

except do something: He's done nothing all day except sit around and watch television.

2. ) MAINLY SPOKEN used for introducing a statement that makes what you have just said seem less true or less possible:

except (that): I would have told them the truth, except they wouldn't have believed me.

I'd be glad to help, except that I'm going to be away this weekend.

except

ex|cept 2 [ ık`sept ] verb transitive LEGAL

to not include something:

Certain risks may be excepted from the terms of an insurance contract.