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1. except (verb)

   Definition: to exclude or leave out someone or something

   Example Sentences:

   • She invited everyone to her party except Tom.
   • The teacher told the students to do all the exercises except the last one.
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2. except (preposition)

   Definition: with the exclusion of

   Example Sentences:

   • Everyone attended the meeting except for John.
   • All the colors in the rainbow were beautiful except for yellow.
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3. except (conjunction)

   Definition: used to show a rare or unlikely instance when something does not apply

   Example Sentences:

   • I enjoy all vegetables, except for Brussels sprouts.
   • She has never missed a gym session, except when she was sick.
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