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Except

The word except is a conjunction, a preposition, and a verb.

As a conjunction

As a conjunction, the word except-

⁃ Can be used before a statement that informs an exception to one just made

⁃ Means unless

As a pre position

As a pre position the word except means-

⁃ Not including

⁃ Other than

As a verb

As a verb the word except means-

⁃ Specifically excluded from a category

⁃ Specifically excluded from a group