Word: EXCEPT
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Definition of EXCEPT
- To exclude; to specify as being an exception.
- To take exception, to object (to or against).
"to except to a witness or his testimony"
- With the exception of; but.
"There was nothing in the cupboard except a tin of beans."
- With the exception (that); used to introduce a clause, phrase or adverb forming an exception or qualification to something previously stated.
"I never made fun of her except teasingly."
- Unless; used to introduce a hypothetical case in which an exception may exist.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Understanding the exact meaning of "except" can significantly improve your writing style."
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "except" in early literature."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
Contains the letter "X", one of the rarest and highest scoring tiles in Scrabble, carrying a base value of up to 10 points.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Keep this word in mind when holding the high-scoring tiles. Landing the premium consonant on a Double/Triple Letter score increases efficiency.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 19 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EXCEPT a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is EXCEPT worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in EXCEPT? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing EXCEPT:
- # the except effect
- # master of except
- # playing with except
- # in terms of except
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