except

preposition
UK /ɪkˈsept/
US /ɪkˈsept/

Not including one thing or person.

Everyone came to the party except Tom.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To leave someone or something out.

The teacher excepted the sick students from the test.

3. Used to say something is true for everything else.

I like all fruit except bananas.

4. To object or take exception to something.

She excepted to the plan because it was too costly.