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/ɪkˈsɛpt/ /ɛkˈsɛpt/

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verb

Ausschließen, ausnehmen

To exclude; to specify as being an exception.

Examples :

"The teacher except for students who already completed the project. "

Der Lehrer schloss die Schüler aus, die das Projekt bereits abgeschlossen hatten.

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verb

Einwände erheben, sich widersetzen

To take exception, to object (to or against).

Examples :

"to except to a witness or his testimony"

Einem Zeugen oder seiner Aussage widersprechen.

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preposition

Außer, bis auf

With the exception of; but.

Examples :

"There was nothing in the cupboard except a tin of beans."

Im Schrank war nichts außer einer Dose Bohnen.

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conjunction

Außer, es sei denn

With the exception (that); used to introduce a clause, phrase or adverb forming an exception or qualification to something previously stated.

Examples :

"I never made fun of her except teasingly."

Ich habe mich nie über sie lustig gemacht, außer zum Scherzen.

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conjunction

Außer, es sei denn

Unless; used to introduce a hypothetical case in which an exception may exist.

Examples :

"You can go to the park today, except if it rains. "

Du kannst heute in den Park gehen, außer wenn es regnet.

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