excepting

ik-SEP-ting/ɪkˈsɛptɪŋ/

2 meanings of excepting

1
preposition
Used to show that a person or thing is left out, not counting them.
Like a list where you cross off just one name and keep all the rest.
Everyone came to the party, excepting my brother, who was sick.
The store is open every day excepting Sunday.
Similarexcept, excluding, besides, barring, save
Oppositeincluding
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2
verb
Present participle of except. Use this -ing form when talking about leaving someone or something out.
The coach is excepting injured players from today's drills.
We are excepting weekends when we count the work days.
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excepting is a form of except

except, verb: To leave someone or something out of a rule or group. Full entry

Forms: exceptexcepts he/she/itexcepting -ing formexcepted past tense, past participle
Spelling: except → excepting: add -ing

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